Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
519. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider funding the use of therapy pools for individuals that suffer a disability and require this type of therapy but do not have access to a public facility and cannot afford private sessions; if such an arrangement will be put in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2665/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. The Deputy will be aware that due to the ongoing industrial action by Fórsa administrative and management grade staff in the HSE (which commenced on 6 October, 2023), delays remain in receiving answers to parliamentary questions and ministerial representations. The HSE has been engaged with Fórsa on the dispute through the auspices of the WRC and in that regard the WRC has invited the HSE and Fórsa to a further hearing next Wednesday, 17 January, to seek to find a resolution to the dispute.
