Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Comptroller and Auditor General has drawn attention to issues in community disability services and section 39 organisations, which are voluntary and really important. What concrete steps are being taken to improve efficiency and the timelines for funding these critical section 38 and section 39 organisations? Strikes are pending on 17 October. It is really important that these services are supported. What discussions is the HSE having on the ground and with the Department to seek fairness, pay parity and increased contracts and funding in these areas?