Disability Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 March 2021

Thursday, 25 March 2021

Questions (163)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

163. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of business plans received by the HSE seeking funding for persons with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by county; the number of these business plans that were made for children; the corresponding number of same approved for funding; the number which are outstanding in respect of which no funding has been approved in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15975/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.