Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Unfortunately, I cannot absolutely promise it right now, although I would like to be able to do so. Tusla and I acknowledge the excellent work of Cottage Home and the contribution it has made in providing residential and other services. Cottage Home came to Tusla with this request at a time in the year when resources had already been disbursed to other services Tusla provides in these and other areas. Tusla may have wanted to respond positively, but the resources had already been spent. It is developing a commissioning strategy and approach in every area to identify needs. It is changing its approach to provide funding on that basis, of which Cottage Home is aware. It will be able to apply for funding in 2019 in that context.

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