1002. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the crisis in the recruitment and retention of staff in Section 39-funded disability organisations, which is caused by a disparity in pay and conditions in Section 39-funded organisations compared to their HSE and Section 38 counterparts; if he agrees that a resolution for this issue needs to include a formal agreement to address the pay disparity of Section 39 organisations, a multi-annual, sustainable funding model for voluntary organisations and a review of the out-of-date Health Act 2004, which does not reflect the reality and essential nature of services provided by Section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28424/23]

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1002. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the crisis in the recruitment and retention of staff in Section 39-funded disability organisations, which is caused by a disparity in pay and conditions in Section 39-funded organisations compared to their HSE and Section 38 counterparts; if he agrees that a resolution for this issue needs to include a formal agreement to address the pay disparity of Section 39 organisations, a multi-annual, sustainable funding model for voluntary organisations and a review of the out-of-date Health Act 2004, which does not reflect the reality and essential nature of services provided by Section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28424/23]

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1. 13 June 2023

   Disability Services

   1002. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the crisis in the recruitment and retention of staff in Section 39-funded disability organisations, which is caused by a disparity in pay and conditions in Section 39-funded organisations compared to their HSE and Section 38 counterparts; if he agrees that a resolution for this issue needs to include a formal agreement to address the pay disparity of Section 39 organisations, a multi-annual, sustainable funding model for voluntary organisations and a review of the out-of-date Health Act 2004, which does not reflect the reality and essential nature of services provided by Section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28424/23]

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