Disability Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021

Thursday, 7 October 2021

Questions (312)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

312. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the degree to which he and his Department have received pre-Budget 2022 submissions from the disability sector with particular reference to core recommendations which he might consider; if he has examined the submissions with a view to acceding to their requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49009/21]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I have received a number of pre-Budget submissions from a range of disability representative organisations. These covered a wide range of issues including financial supports, access to services and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Submissions received have been noted and reviewed by my officials.

My own bid for funding has been informed by the needs set out in these submissions.