John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A commitment is given in the programme for Government towards the provision of adequate services for people with disabilities. The circumstances around Rehab have been well documented in recent days and I understand there is a delegation in the AV Room as we speak.

Last week, the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies issued a statement that Rehab was only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to funding shortages for those providing services. The Kerry Parents and Friends Association issued a statement that it also had insufficient funding to carry out the services needed in 2019.

Can the Taoiseach give a commitment that there will be a fundamental, root and branch review of the funding of the voluntary services for those service providers which carry out services for people with disabilities? We need to reassess that and try to look after the most vulnerable in our society.

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