Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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614. To ask the Minister for Health the reason an organisation (details supplied) was not included in the one-off inflation funding announced on 20 February, given it meets the criteria of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9934/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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A significant fund of €81m has been allocated to support community based voluntary organisations who are such an essential pillar in the provision of Health services across country.

These organisations are funded through the HSE to deliver a range of health and social care services similar or ancillary to those that the HSE may provide to communities around Ireland.

This includes residential, day and ancillary services for people with a disability, older people, mental health services, palliative care services, addiction services and other health and social care services provided in the community.

The details of the plan were finalised earlier this year. It was agreed that the inflation support fund will be administered by the HSE utilising the mechanism in place for funding eligible organisations in receipt of Service Level Arrangements and Grant Aid Agreements. These arrangements are already in place with organisations that provide key health and social care services for people in Ireland.

The Minister for Health has determined the scope of the fund and the methodology used to determine the amount paid to each organisation within scope. Based on this scope and methodology, the HSE has determined the exact organisations and relevant amounts at the operational level.

As the question relates to the administration of the fund, I am forwarding the PQ to the HSE for a direct reply to the Deputy.