Disability Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2016

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Questions (224)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

224. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the reason this person's family were told that the person was next on the list for the National Rehabilitation Hospital, NRH, and then subsequently told the person was no longer on the list without explanation; the reason the hospital is offering to do rehabilitation in situ when previously it indicated this was not possible; if the person is on the list for the NRH; if not, the reason; the reason rehabilitation was not started sooner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38122/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.