Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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242. To ask the Minister for Health if he will intervene to save St. John of Gods Services, Monavalley, Tralee, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29261/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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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.

As the Deputy will be aware, specialist disability services are provided by a range of organisations. In some cases the HSE itself delivers these services directly and in other circumstances, the HSE relies upon funded providers to deliver these services. Organisations such as St John of Gods Community Services provide services for people with a disability on behalf of the HSE, on a contract for services basis, underpinned by Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. Service Level Agreements are set out between the HSE and the individual organisations.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.