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Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Questions (289)

Peter Burke

Question:

289. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when he plans to invest in a promised service in County Longford as per 2019 Estimates (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14937/19]

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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.

In relation to the development of neuro-rehabilitation facilities, the National Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy & Strategy Implementation Framework 2019-2021 was published by the Health Service Executive ( HSE )on 20 February 2019 and this will guide the roll-out and implementation of the national Neuro-Rehabilitation strategy in the years to come. Discussions are ongoing on the identification of the funding required to implement the framework.

The HSE has advised my Department that a business case for an acquired brain injury unit in Longford was prepared by HSE Disability Services in April 2016 and escalated for consideration. No funding is available in the Service Plan for 2019 to proceed with the project at this point.

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