Departmental Reports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2010

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Questions (178)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

192 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the national rehabilitation strategy is published and implemented as part of the Health Service Executive Service Plan for 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44043/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy John Moloney)

As the Deputy may be aware, the Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive (HSE) established a Working Group to develop a national policy and strategy for the provision of neuro-rehabilitation services. Its terms of reference include the development of an appropriate policy framework for neuro-rehabilitation and a preferred model of care for the provision of neuro-rehabilitation services.

The Group has now completed its work. Discussions are on-going between the Department of Health and Children and the HSE to agree an implementation plan. It is hoped to formally publish the report in the coming months.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Service Plan for 2011 is currently in development within the HSE.