Written answers
Thursday, 4 October 2018
Department of Health
Disability Services Funding
Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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138. To ask the Minister for Health if provisions have been made in his budget submission for additional resources in the Dublin north city and county area for the school aged disability teams and other early intervention services and services for school aged children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40416/18]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
The level of funding available for my Department is being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2019 which is currently underway. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.
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