Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the question that Deputy Cairns raised, which again it is a really important issue regarding how we support our disability services, she made reference to the existing level of service but, of course, any change there can still lead to further spaces and further supports being made available to more people who need them. In terms of the new measures that were brought forward, the Ministers, Deputies O'Gorman and Donnelly have led on increases in the funding for disability services in recent years. In conclusion, let me continue to acknowledge the need to do more to support those with additional needs and disabilities and those who provide supports to them but I would make the case to the Dáil for the funding that is there and the difference that it genuinely does make.

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