Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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Question 547: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide funding to the Dignity4Patients organisation to allow its unique service to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30496/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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On-going funding for any service is a matter for the HSE. In this regard, the HSE has recently met with Dignity 4 Patients and signed a Grant Aid Agreement with them for €22,500 for one year's office supplies and voluntary support. The HSE has also advised Dignity 4 Patients that there is no funding available towards staffing costs and suggested that they consider working more closely with other similar agencies, to continue to provide support to its client group. My Department is also currently considering an application for National Lottery Funding from Dignity 4 Patients. The purpose of National Lottery Funding is to provide funding for applications in respect of once off initiatives and it is not intended for the provision of ongoing or staffing costs.