Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 December 2013
214. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the cost to the State of funding for care and support services for multiple sclerosis patients, such as physiotherapy and specialist counselling, in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54490/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraHealth budgets are not routinely broken down to the level of individual conditions such as multiple sclerosis. The specialist disability services programme in the Health Service Executive spends around €1.5 billion each year. Specialist disability services provided by the HSE include a wide range of services/supports including assessment of need, community nursing, therapy supports, day services, respite supports, assisted living supports and residential services.
