Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2010
287 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure the provision of the adequate and necessary range of facilities and support services to meet the requirements of children with special needs; if she will particularly seek to protect such children’s support services at all costs notwithstanding the current economic difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36154/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, under the Health Act 2004, the responsibility for the allocation of resources for the provision of health and social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive. In the current economic climate, all sectors of the health services are required to operate within existing available resources including support services for children with special needs. The HSE together with the ‘non statutory organisations' who provide services on behalf of the HSE, will continue to review how these services are provided in order to protect the delivery of front line services as much as possible.
