Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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193. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the funding crisis facing a society (details supplied); if funding can be secured to ensure it continues to operate as normal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18067/19]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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A commitment of €60,000 additional funding is being provided to the Irish Deaf Society under a cross-departmental initiative.

The funding is a once-off grant for the purpose of developing a Business Plan and implementation strategy setting out a clear and detailed pathway to financial sustainability. Pobal are assisting in the oversight of the additional funds and related activities.