The Health Service Executive has reported that there is a valid signed Service Level Arrangement (Part 1 General Terms and Conditions and Part 2 Schedules) in place in all HSE areas for RehabCare for 2010. In relation to 2011, work is currently in progress to complete the 2011 Part 2 schedules. The situation regarding National Learning Network (NLN), another company in the Rehab Group, is not as advanced due to the capitation invoicing arrangements for payment that exists with NLN. The work involved in agreeing 2011 schedules is progressing well, with many HSE areas having already signed.
Neither the Health Service Executive (HSE) nor the Minister for Health, has a direct role in relation to the remuneration of the Directors or the Chief Executive Officer of the Rehab Group. However both my colleague, Minister Reilly and myself are concerned to ensure that the State receives value for money for all monies invested in public services on behalf of the tax payer. In this context, Minister Reilly wrote to the Chairperson of the Rehab Group on 20th May last and sought a report on the Chief Executive Officer's remuneration package and a reply is awaited.
In addition, as part of the Government's Value for Money Reviews, a Review of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Disability Services in Ireland is being undertaken in my Department. This in-depth review of Disability Services will assess how well current services for people with disabilities meet their objectives and support the future planning and development of services.