Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Questions (591)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

591. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will respond to calls from an organisation (details supplied) to provide sustainable funding in Budget 2024 for national physiotherapy services for people with multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions totalling €880,000 per annum across all nine CHOs, and an increase of €627,000 in annual investment in the National MS Respite Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33827/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

The delivery of services for people with disabilities is a matter for the HSE, funding is provided by way of the agreed annual National Service plan.

At this time, engagement continues between The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEIDY) and key stakeholders, and with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the HSE, in relation to the 2024 Estimates.

These discussions will inform the finalisation of the Estimate for the DCEIDY Vote for 2024 and the final position will be announced in the Budget Communications on Budget Day.

Pending this, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on specific funding proposals.