Disability employment supports
Deputy John Brady asked where €2 million announced for pre-activation supports for people with disabilities was being allocated. The Taoiseach said the matter did not relate to legislation, identified Minister of State Finian McGrath as the responsible Minister, and repeated that the funding had been allocated for 2017.
The programme for Government pledges the implementation of the comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities. The programme for Government talks about supporting people with disabilities and removing the barriers that impact on access to services, education and, indeed, work. Budget 2017 announced funding of €2 million for projects that provide pre-activation supports for people with disabilities in 2017. Where exactly is that €2 million going? To which projects was the Minister referring when he made the announcement? We cannot have an announcement such as this without knowing exactly where the money is going. There are some fantastic projects out there, such as WALK PEER, the future of which is totally uncertain again.
Could I ask the Taoiseach again where exactly is the €2 million going and could we get reassurance for projects such as WALK PEER in order that the excellent work it is doing can continue?
Comment on this
The question does not relate to legislation but I suggest the Deputy should table the matter as a Topical Issue.
Comment on this
It is in the programme for Government.