Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2018

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Questions (317)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Question:

317. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health when he will receive the implementation plan for the national neuro-rehabilitation strategy from the HSE; and the timeframe for the publication of the plan. [28959/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to publish "a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community". The development of an implementation framework for the National Policy & Strategy for the provision of Neuro-rehabilitation Services in Ireland is a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). I am advised by the HSE that the implementation framework is currently awaiting sign-off by its management team.

As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.