Jan O'Sullivan
Ceist:185 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will allocate funding to address the needs of people with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25406/01]
Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.
As the Deputy is aware, the Government gave a commitment to a three year accelerated programme of investment, commencing in 2000, in services to persons with an intellectual disability and those with autism. In the subsequent two year period, additional revenue and capital funding amounting to £151.7 million, 192.62 million, has been made available nationally to the services.
As the Estimates discussions in relation to 2002 are still under way, I am not in a position to comment on any specific plans for the health services in that year. I would however assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to the ongoing expansion of the support services required by persons with an intellectual disability and those with autism.