Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General that found a widespread failure among voluntary bodies to provide audited financial statements or disclose levels of executive pay and that has called for a strategic review of funding relationships; her further views on the fact that approximately 90% of all intellectual disability services and 60% of physical and sensory disability services are provided by the voluntary or not-for-profit sector; her further views on the fact that there has been no evaluation of services by the Health Service Executive into the procurement of services from the voluntary sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15460/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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I welcome the publication of the report in question. The Department of Health and Children has asked the Health Service Executive to engage with the voluntary organisations to ensure an early and positive response to the report's findings. I anticipate this will be done in a way which meets the best interests of people with disabilities and which respects the partnership arrangements between the Health Service Executive and voluntary organisations. I look forward to seeing an even stronger partnership incorporating improved governance and accountability between the State and the non-profit sector in the future.