Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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Question 898: To ask the Minister for Health if he will reconsider granting the funding to a organisation (details supplied) in order to enable them to continue to operate in the new year in providing support for persons involved in the difficult occupation of caring. [41307/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that the application received by my Department in 2011 was for the ongoing employment of a co-ordinator for the organisation in question and as such is not within the general terms and conditions of the lottery grant scheme. Grants are generally awarded for once-off projects and applications come primarily from community groups and voluntary organisations with an involvement in the provision of health services to specific client groups, such as persons with an intellectual disability and/or physical disability or the elderly. Applications also come from national groups providing information and support for various disabilities and illnesses and groups with a specific interest such as providing holidays for the elderly, respite, equipment for hospitals or homes.

It should be also be noted that policy responsibility for matters relating to carers lies with the Minister for Social Protection.