Written Answers Nos. 161-180
161. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of aligning section 39 staff if aligned with HSE pay scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40449/24]
View answerThe Government recognises the essential work carried out by staff in community and voluntary health and social care organisations, and the reliance of the State on their employer organisations to deliver essential supports and services to many citizens.
The sustainability of the sector is a concern for Government and we recognise the ability of these organisations to pay their staff is largely dependent on state funding.
It is important to note however that these organisations are not public bodies and their staff are not public servants. They are independently operated. Terms and conditions of employment, once in line with employment legislation, are strictly between the organisations and its employees.
The agreement reached last October at the WRC culminated in funding being provided for an 8% increase in pay for workers in organisations who provide services funded under Section 39, 56, 10 or 40 of relevant Acts.
The Department has secure an additional €14.2m in funding to meet the additional costs of implementing the terms of the October 2023 WRC Agreement. This increase is in addition to the estimated €41m already provided in 2024. This funding is currently being administered to eligiable organisations by the HSE.
In line with the October Agreement, relevant Departments, agencies, employer representatives and unions reconvened for preliminary talks at the WRC on 14 May. Substantive talks resumed at the WRC on 24 June, 22 July, 26 July, 02 August, 30 August and most recently 06 September.
The complexity of funding and employment arrangements in the sector must be factored into the scope of any Agreement. It is only possible for Departments to agree an increased level of funding when it is linked directly to the relevant statutory funding streams.
DCEDIY is committed to achieving a positive and meaningful outcome to the current WRC talks process, one that improves the pay of staff and enhances the ability of these vital organisations to actively recruit and retain staff.
162. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of doubling the provision of home sharing, after-school clubs, weekend breaks, tea-time respite and alternative respite options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40450/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
163. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of increasing personal assistance hours by 100,000 hours per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40451/24]
View answer164. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of increasing home support hours by 50,000 hours per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40452/24]
View answer165. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of rolling out personalised budgets on intervals of 100 people per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40453/24]
View answer166. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of a fully staffed multi-disciplinary team to provide assessments of need for adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40454/24]
View answer167. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of providing a multi-disciplinary team in each health region to provide therapy supports to adults utilising disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40455/24]
View answer173. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in personal assistance hours since 2011 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40461/24]
View answer174. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in home support hours since 2011 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40462/24]
View answer175. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in day services since 2011 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40463/24]
View answer179. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average cost of providing day services for 2,500 people per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40467/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 173, 174, 175 and 179 together.
As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
168. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average cost of providing a residential service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40456/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
169. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated cost of transitioning 100 people aged under 65 years, currently placed in nursing homes, into appropriate living arrangements in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40457/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
170. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated cost of completing the programme of decongregation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40458/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
171. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in residential services since 2011 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40459/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
172. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in respite services since 2011 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40460/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
176. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in decongregation since 2011 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40464/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
177. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in CDNTs since 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40465/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
178. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of investment in neurorehabilitation services since 2011 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40466/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
180. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average cost of hiring 100, 200, 300, 400 HSCP assistants for CDNTs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40469/24]
View answerAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
