Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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563. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide funding to a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30317/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, St John of God Community Services recently served the HSE with 12 months’ notice of its intention to terminate the provision of services under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 with a view to transferring responsibility of disability and mental health services and supports to the state by 1 October 2021.

The primary concern of the Government at this time is to ensure the continuity of supports and services provided by St John of God Community Services for people with disabilities, those with mental health issues and their families.

I understand that the HSE is fully committed to continue engaging with St John of God Community Services and I would encourage the organisation concerned to work collaboratively with the HSE in the period ahead to ensure stability and continuity of service provision for those who rely on these vital services.

On the specific question of funding, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible