RTE News -Funding Crisis in Disability Services

Issued 6 September 2019

Budget Art

 

An unprecedented crisis is occurring for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, many of whom are experiencing significant unmet need.

St. Michael's House are members of the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. We support these Budget Messages. We are active in communicating with  decision , policy and budget makers  very aware of the changing need in our services.

 

Due to sustained cuts and increased costs of regulation and insurance, many ID service providers are now operating in deficit positions, with the future continuation of their services at significant risk.

 

Click to download Short Budget Messages 2019

 

Short Budget Messages Aug 2019 final