HSE acknowledged ‘significant unmet need’, with Sinn Féin calling for ‘massive’ funding increase
has acknowledged there is “significant unmet need” as new figures show an increase in the number of people waiting forTD David Cullinane, showing there were 776 people looking for residential services at the end of 2019. The number stood at 1,296 in mid-2023.
Mr Cullinane said he welcomes the fact that the recent Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 has been published but criticised the lack of a commitment to funding on a multiannual basis. The HSE said it “acknowledges there is significant unmet need currently and the projected changes in the size and age profile of the disability population will add to unmet need over the coming decade.”
“Budget 2024 provided an unprecedented €2.9 billion to specialist disability services for 2024 across a range of service areas including residential, respite, children’s services, adult day services, personal assistance and home support.”