Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
949. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 2521 of 14 April 2026, the position regarding the complaint (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38852/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraCore Funding payments have currently not been placed on hold in relation to the Fee Review Process, for this Partner Service.
Following a determination of the Fee Review Process, and any further decisions as a result of an Appeal, a Partner Service has 60 days from the date of decision issue to demonstrate its compliance with the outcome and the remedial actions as prescribed in the decision letter.
The Partner Service must submit a Declaration and evidence of remedial actions having been carried out at the end of the 60 days. If a repayment plan is agreed between the Partner Service and the Parents/Guardians, the repayment timeframe may take longer to complete than the 60 days.
Funding to a Partner Service can be placed on hold for various non-compliance reasons as laid out in the Core Funding Partner Service Funding Agreement, including but not limited to, non-engagement in the Fee Review process and noncompliance with the remedial actions required in relation to the Fee Review process.
As of the 21 May 2026 the service in question remains a Partner Service in receipt of Core Funding.
