Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2015
129. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that was provided for Network First domiciliary service (details supplied) in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5117/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that Network First Domiciliary Service is service-user focused, community based, value for money, personalised & quality in-home support service.
It is available to families that have members with moderate to profound Intellectual Disabilities, living in and/or attending services in the Co. Louth and south Co. Monaghan catchment area.
It operates by encouraging families to use their local support networks in adapting to and coping with the needs of rearing children and caring for adults with specialist needs.
The funding provided by the HSE to Network First for the years 2011-2014 is as follows:
|
Year |
Network First Funding |
|
2011 |
€105,087.50 |
|
2012 |
€ 92,164.50 |
|
2013 |
€ 80,800.00 |
|
2014 |
€ 78,699.78 |
