Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe and I last week raised issues in regard to St. Joseph's Foundation and other section 39 organisations, in particular the escalating cost of insurance, which has gone from around €100,000 to almost €600,000. These organisations are providing services on behalf of the State for people with intellectual disabilities. Has the Government looked at subsuming these costs into the State Claims Agency? This is a realistic proposal that has been put from the section 39 organisations, which are essentially doing the work of the State. Rather than them having to fundraise to pay for the insurance, can it be subsumed into the State Claims Agency?

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