Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2019

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Questions (362)

Eamon Scanlon

Question:

362. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if he will report on ongoing talks with a group (details supplied); the issues being discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20863/19]

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.

I want to acknowledge the important services provided by Rehab and the commitment of staff to people with disabilities and their families.

Minister Harris and I held a joint meeting on Tuesday 07 May last, with Rehab and the HSE. Rehab and the HSE committed to working together intensively with a view to making substantive progress in reaching a solution to the issues.

A further meeting is scheduled to take place tomorrow, 15 May.

Our collective aim is to ensure service continuity for service users and their families.