Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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166. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has received the pre-Budget 2024 submission from a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32954/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm receipt of the pre-Budget 2024 submission from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland.

The delivery of services for people with disabilities is a matter for the HSE, funding is provided by way of the agreed annual National Service plan.

At this time, engagement continues between The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Health (DCEIDY) and key stakeholders, with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the HSE, in relation to the 2024 Estimates.

These discussions will inform the finalisation of the Estimate for the DCEIDY Vote for 2024 over the coming weeks and the final position will be announced in the Budget Communications/speeches on Budget Day.

Pending this, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on specific funding proposals.