James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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124. To ask the Minister for Health if an application by an organisation (details supplied) for increased funding will be considered based on its increased caseload of psychotherapy in the instances of bereaved children; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the charity provides a service with most referrals originating from hospitals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52539/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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There is no specific funding made available directly by the Department of Health to voluntary organisations. Health specific grants are usually provided through the HSE or other lead agencies. In the case of this organisation, I understand that funding is provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and so is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, T.D.