Neuro-Rehabilitation Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2019

Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Questions (1102, 1103)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1102. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the funding that will be provided for the implementation of the national neuro-rehabilitation strategy. [20038/19]

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1103. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the way in which neuro-rehabilitation services being rolled out under the national neuro-rehabilitation strategy will integrate with existing services. [20039/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1102 and 1103 together.

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 questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.