Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2018
323. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if funding was made available to the HSE in budget 2019 for the roll-out of the neuro-rehabilitation implementation framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47669/18]
View answerThe 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 recently announced by the Government, the overall Health budget for 2019 is €17 billion. This is the highest level of health investment in the history of the State.
The Health Service Executive is currently in the process of finalising its National Service Plan for 2019, in consultation with officials from my Department. Detailed Operational Plans for the coming year for each of the Executive’s service areas, including disability services, will stem from this process. Decisions in terms of the Disability Programme priorities for 2019 will be made within the context of the national service planning process. Pending the conclusion of this process, I am not in a position to comment further on the matter raised by the Deputy.
