DFI recently circulated to member organisations draft Service Level Agreements (SLA), which we received at a recent meeting with the HSE. These draft SLAs mark an important development in terms of the relationship between Community and Voluntary organisations and the HSE and we urge all organisations to take time to consider the Draft documents carefully. DFI is organising a meeting with CEOs on this issue for Wednesday 14th May where it is expected that organisations will discuss their issues concerning the SLAs (see inside for further information).
Another issue which arose during the past month is that there is now great concern in relation to the HSE 'efficiency cuts' and their effect on funding for the provision of services to people with disabilities. DFI has been in contact with Senior Staff in the HSE to gain clarity and confirmation on these proposed cuts. Budget 2008 brought no funding for core deficits, no inflation raises for the Multi Annual Funding Programme, and no additional development money. Further cuts in funding will greatly curtail the Governments commitment in its own Programme for Government to
"delivering half of the National Disability Strategy by 2010".
John Dolan CEO
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