Voluntary Sector Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Ceisteanna (583)

Tom Fleming

Ceist:

598 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if a grant or financial contribution will be made in respect of the Kerry cancer bus as this voluntary service is carrying increasing numbers of patients from County Kerry to Cork University Hospital for treatment free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31846/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations, providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures, along with the application form are set out on the Department's website —www.doh.ie.