Politician(s) lobbied:Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: Secure additional funding to open a new hub in Kerry
Methods:Phone call
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Phone call
We received complaints from parents of school leavers as their placement at Inspired day service was delayed due to prolonged negotiations with the HSE in relation to lack of suitable funding.
Politician(s) lobbied:Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: Securing funding to set up alternative respite care for people with intellectual disabilities in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Methods:Meeting
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Meeting
The meeting was to advise of the lack of respite services in the Kerry areas and to highlight how aging parents are struggling to care for their disabled sons and daughters.
Politician(s) lobbied:Anne Rabbitte (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: To secure funding for alternative respite care unit
Methods:Phone call
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Phone call
Submitted a Business proposal to the HSE Disability services seeking funding to create additional services such as Alternative respite services in Brandon Court Tralee.
Politician(s) lobbied:Anne Rabbitte (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: To secure a suitable evening and alternative respite service in Tralee, Kerry. Inspired has submitted a business plan to the HSE several months ago and asked Minister Rabbitte to review the lack of respite services in Kerry.
Methods:Email
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Email
A copy of the formal business case was sent to Minister Rabbitt's office via e-mail.