Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 330: To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14402/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The HSE has been considering changes in the arrangements for funding organisations that provide domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services, including Safe Ireland. It has been decided to extend the current funding to this organisation until 1 August while a review of these proposals is taking place.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 331: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding core funding for a service (details supplied). [14412/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Parkinson's Association of Ireland is a charity with branches throughout the country, which offers support and information to people living with Parkinson's disease, their carers and families.

The Parkinson's Association is a member of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland. Both umbrella organisations provide support to the Parkinson's Association and are supported through the State through funding from the Health Service Executive. In the current economic climate it is not possible to provide additional funding to charities.

The Parkinson's Association has applied to my Department under the National Lottery Grant Scheme. Their application is currently under consideration.