Written answers

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Department of Health

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Photo of Gino KennyGino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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170. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that disability service providers have not received extra funding to cover the costs of deep cleaning, sanitising and other associated Covid-19 hygiene protocols as they begin to resume their services for persons with disabilities; if extra funding will be provided in the interest of public health to organisations providing these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16371/20]

Photo of Anne RabbitteAnne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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The HSE is currently engaged in detailed operational planning across the primary and community sector that will underpin the phased resumption of community services over the period ahead. This work will align with the recently published document “Service Continuity in a COVID Environment – A Strategic Framework for Delivery” which is available on the HSE’s website at:

I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

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