Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 939: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in implementing the commitments made in the programme for Government regarding funding and services for persons with disabilities; the time-frame for the implementation of the remaining measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1135/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The provision of health and personal social services for people with disabilities was considered as part of a comprehensive spending review in 2011. In addition a Value for Money Review of Disability Services is due for completion in the first quarter of 2012 and the Report of the Expert Reference Group on Disability Policy will be submitted for Ministerial and Government approval within the same time frame.

Decisions in relation to funding individual care programmes such as disability services and service levels for 2012 will not be made until the Minister approves the Health Service Executive National Service Plan for 2012 in accordance with the Health Act 2004.