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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 1992

Vol. 415 No. 8

Written Answers. - Rehabilitative Care.

Richard Bruton

Question:

81 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health if he will consider establishing a review group to examine existing services for the care of persons who sustain a brain injury, in view of the lack of sufficient appropriate services for the rehabilitation of such persons.

Acute hospital services for persons suffering from brain injuries are provided in the National Neurosurgical Centre at Beaumont Hospital. In line with the recommendations contained in a report by Comhairle na nOspidéal, Beaumont is proceeding to fill its complement of six consultant neurosurgery posts, one to replace a post formerly located at St. Vincent's Hospital which was filled on 3 February 1992 and the other to replace a consultant post with special interest in paediatric neurosurgery which will be filled on 1 March 1992.

Persons with brain damage requiring further rehabilitative care are usually referred to the National Medical Rehabilitation Centre for physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy following which they can avail of vocational training or day-care services operated by statutory and voluntary organisations with support from my Department.
I intend to establish a group to review services for people with physical disabilities and the needs of persons suffering from brain injuries will be considered in that context.
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