Reprieve for Lifestart

The Lifestart family support service based in Wellview estate in Mulhuddart has recently received confirmation from the HSE that it is to receive the necessary funding to remain in operation. There had been serious fears that the service was in danger of closing later this month following indications that the HSE was proposing to discontinue financial contributions to the service.

In response to a question tabled in the Dáil by Joan Burton TD, the HSE has now written to the deputy indicating that it would its extend its funding until the end of 2008.

Speaking to Community Voice, Deputy Burton said “this news will come as a huge relief to the many families who benefit from it. The fact that demand for these services is growing exponentially is a testament to the quality of the service and to the commitment of its staff.

“While I am delighted that its immediate survival has been secured, it’s important that steps are now taken to secure its long term future. While the funding promised by the HSE will allow Lifestart to provide a skeleton service up to the end of 2008, it is important that this service is now put on a permanent and sustainable footing for the years ahead,” she said.

Meanwhile Community Voice understands that the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has agreed, “to facilitate a meeting of the relevant stakeholders in the near future with a view to progressing the matter of funding for the organisation.”

 

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