Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister of State prioritise funding of disability services in line with the Government’s pre-election commitments on disabilities? Many families are on waiting lists for respite care and day care places. This affects young and middle-aged adults with intellectual disability. Young people with serious physical disabilities who had a five day a week service a couple of years ago have seen their service cut back to three days a week. In line with the Taoiseach’s and the Labour Party’s solemn pre-election promises on providing and supporting disability services will the Minister of State ensure that over the next 12 months she will prioritise funding for front-line services for people with disabilities?

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