Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

The HSE has informed the Department of Health and Children that it will continue to work in partnership with all service provider agencies in an effort to maintain core service delivery and respond to emergencies, as outlined in the service plan. The HSE acknowledges the challenges service providers are experiencing and the particular challenges facing all health services in 2010. In this context, it is vital that all service providers including the voluntary sector, work creatively and co-operatively to ensure that the maximum level of services are maintained for service users within the funding resources available.

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