Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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440. To ask the Minister for Health the way the amount of funding deducted from Ability West in County Galway was calculated; where it was recommended that savings could be identified within the organisation; if a breakdown of the total amount of savings will be given in terms of Haddington Road agreement savings and value for money savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43323/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Value For Money (VFM) Review identified fundamental issues that need to be addressed in the way in which HSE-funded disability services are managed and operated, and lays the groundwork for the introduction of a significant restructuring of the Disability Services Programme.

VFM efficiency targets of €5 million were identified this year in the National Service Plan. In order to arrive at a fair and equitable allocation of these efficiency targets, the Social Care Division of the HSE has been assessing the capability of the voluntary disability providers to implement the necessary measures.

In recognition of the time required to complete this work I understand that only 50% of the 2014 requirement, i.e. €2.5 million, is being assigned to disability providers this year.

In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.