Disability Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Questions (964)

Duncan Smith

Question:

964. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of personal assistant hours funded in 2022 and 2023; how many people are currently supported; how many have applied but who have not yet been granted support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37092/23]

Written answers

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

 As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.