Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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427. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide further funding to assist with training assistance dogs for disabled persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40471/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Department of Health does not commission the provision or training of assistance / service dogs for children or adults with disabilities. The Health Service Executive's (HSE's) focus is on the protection of core activities such as residential, respite, day and core-therapy provision. The provision of assistance / service dogs to people with a disability is not considered a core health services and is not prioritised for funding by the HSE.