Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024
477. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if consideration can be given to having a broad ‘personalised budget’ scheme for individuals with disability, on the basis that many service providers are over-stretched and cannot give many individuals with disabilities the type of support in the community that they so badly need and want; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3918/24]
View answerThe pilot Personalised Budget Demonstration Project is open to adults with a disability who are currently in receipt of HSE funded services across a broad spectrum of services, including day services, residential services and respite services. It provides participants with more control in accessing health funded personal social services, giving each participant on the Pilot Personalised Budget Project greater independence and choice in accessing services which best meet their individual needs.
The pilot Personalised Budget Project is currently in its demonstration phase and an extension was granted by Minister Rabbitte until Q3 2023 for admission to the project. The project will move towards evaluation in 2024 and the outcome of the evaluation process will inform next steps in terms of service provision.
