Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
1138. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount of Government funding received by an organisation (details supplied) in 2024; the remit of the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46320/24]
View answerVision Ireland received €103,600 in funding through the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund (DPAF) in 2024. This funding was provided in support of the Access Ambassador Programme which provides disability awareness training at The Wayfinding Centre. The Access Ambassador Programme aims to address systemic barriers to accessibility by providing disability awareness training to raise awareness of the issues faced by people with disabilities and build capacity to travel independently.
In addition to the funding provided through DPAF, the Health Service Executive (HSE) have confirmed that they have provided funding to this organisation. I have instructed the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy and provide details of this funding.
