Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2014
375. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding for the visually impaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42991/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed that a number of service providers have raised concerns with the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the additional costs arising in meeting the HIQA regulations. I understand that the HSE is gathering information on a national basis in relation to the costs of meeting the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities and that the matter will come under consideration in the context of framing the HSE's estimates for its 2015 Service Plan requirements.
As the specific details supplied by the Deputy relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for a direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.
