Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2006
167 Mr. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to begin the process of core funding community employment positions currently supporting personal social services for people with disabilities, as requested by the Irish Wheelchair Association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7727/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the Estimates for 2006, significant additional funding totalling €100 million has been included for the improvement of health services for people with disabilities. As part of this provision, funding of €10 million has been made available to address core under-funding and staffing issues in services provided by the non-statutory sector. The Health Service Executive has been asked to allocate this funding on an equitable basis, having regard to the needs of people with disabilities. I expect the executive's consideration of these needs will take into account any urgent case for funding of necessary services which may be made by the Irish Wheelchair Association.
