Disability Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Ceisteanna (395)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

395. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the Central Remedial Clinic, Dublin 3, will receive the maximum support in 2015. [5503/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government currently provides funding of almost €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's (HSE's) National Service Plan for 2015 and is committed to protecting front-line services for people with disabilities. In 2015, the HSE is seeking to maximise the provision of services within available resources and to maintaining a level of services consistent with that provided in 2014. The HSE is currently in discussion with all voluntary health service providers, including the Central Remedial Clinic, regarding funding and service arrangements for 2015. The Central Remedial Clinic, Dublin 3, will receive the maximum support for 2015.