Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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404. To ask the Minister for Health the position in relation to the introduction of individualised funding for persons with disabilities; when the scheme will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10144/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Department of Health and the Health Service Executive are working in a structured way towards the development and implementation of a national individualised budgeting framework in the context of implementing the recommendations in the Value for Money and Policy Review of Disability Services in Ireland.Central to the introduction of individualised budgeting will be suitable financial systems, transparent and comprehensive governance arrangements, a National Standard Needs Assessment framework, underpinning legislation and the introduction of a regulatory system for providers to ensure quality and safety for the recipients of services.

At this point, I cannot predict when a framework will be introduced in full. Work is under way and steady progress will continue to be made on the many strands which will make up this significant and far-reaching transformation of the way in which disability services are delivered in this country.