Stephen Donnelly
Ceist:180. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available for non-medical costs for families of sick children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52320/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2018
180. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available for non-medical costs for families of sick children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52320/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health has no role in the provision of non-medical financial supports.
You may with to contact my colleague Minister Regina Doherty T.D., as assistance may be available through the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection's (DEASP) which operates a number of schemes including exceptional needs payments, through designated persons, formerly known as Community Welfare Officers (CWOs).