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Disability Support Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Ceisteanna (500)

Gino Kenny

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500. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop inpatient rehabilitation services at both national and regional level, to ensure timely access to community neuro-rehabilitation teams, CNT, in each of the nine community health organisations; if he will invest in long-term rehabilitation specific services in the community and provide lifelong support in appropriate settings for persons with neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19302/16]

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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.

The Programme for Partnership Government places a particular focus on a number of key programmes and strategies including publishing a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. Currently a steering group led by the Health Service Executive Social Care Division has drafted an implementation framework for the National Policy & Strategy for Neuro-rehabilitation Services, which will guide and oversee the reconfiguration and development of Neuro-rehabilitation structures and services at national and local level.

Alongside these developments, the Government announced a major development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital which will deliver a purpose built hospital on the site with 120 beds and include support therapies, paediatric and acquired brain injury wards, a hydrotherapy unit and a sports hall.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

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