Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In County Wexford, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides crucial services to brain injury survivors in the community, such as the home and community rehabilitation and assisted living services, alongside a clubhouse service in Wexford, which I have had the great pleasure of visiting and had a tour of. The clubhouse provides peer support and group rehabilitation.

This week, thousands of homes in Wexford are receiving an appeal form. Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is asking for financial supports by way of donation. The campaign is spearheaded by Wexford's own Karina Browne, a remarkable woman who has made an incredible journey of brain injury rehabilitation. Karina is beautiful, funny and kind-hearted and is an inspiration to many in Wexford. Her journey of the past 17 years is one of strength and determination, aided by the incredible work of the acquired brain injury team.

Government funding for these crucial services is essential. Will the Tánaiste pledge increased direct funding supports to acquired brain injury services nationwide, including specific funding to the Wexford group?

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