Calls for no further cuts to disability services

Added: 05-07-2012

 

Independent Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle is calling on the Government to introduce no further cuts to the personal assistance service which provides those with disabilities with the means to live independently.

Speaking on the matter to the Taoiseach at Leaders’ Questions today, the Thomas Pringle says that as it stands there has been an 11% cumulative cut to date to the Centres for Independent Living which is already affecting the provision of personal assistance.

He says cuts to CE Schemes which these centres rely on to provide this service have also affected their ability to operate effect    ively.

Speaking to Ocean Fm news, Mr. Pringle says we are awaiting the publication of the long overdue Value for Money Review on Disability Services.