The Programme for Partnership Government places a particular focus on a number of key programmes and strategies, including publishing a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. Currently a National Steering Group, chaired by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Head of Disability Reform, is considering feedback on a draft implementation framework which was circulated for consultation to wider stakeholder interest groups. The revised framework will guide and oversee the reconfiguration and development of Neuro-rehabilitation structures and services at national and local level from a non-acute perspective. Proposals for specialised residential services for people with acquired brain injury will be considered in the broader context of the finalisation of the implementation framework for neuro-rehabilitation services.
With regard to this specific business proposal, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.