Disability Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2017

Thursday, 2 February 2017

Ceisteanna (253)

Seán Sherlock

Ceist:

253. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he has met with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will outline their needs in respect of their budgetary requirements. [5054/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I was pleased to visit COPE Foundation on 12 January 2017. My itinerary included a walk through of the Montenotte Complex followed by a meeting with the Chairperson of COPE, the Chief Executive, the Head of Homes and Community and the Director of Nursing.

The main item discussed at our meeting related to funding for COPE Foundation. As this is a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE), I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.