Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 320: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the national review of adult day services has been completed by the Health Service Executive; if it will be submitted for the consideration of the national disability steering group by the end of January 2009 as envisaged; when the findings of the review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36354/10]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The report of the HSE review of Adult Day Services has been completed. Its referral to the National Steering Group and publication is a matter for the HSE and I have referred this to the HSE for direct reply.

I wish to advise that the Department of Health and Children is currently carrying out a Value for Money and Policy Review on HSE funded Disability Services.

The report of the HSE review of Adult Day Services is being considered by the Expert Reference Group which is currently finalising proposals on the policy element of the VFM review for submission to the VFM Steering Group.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 321: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress that the working group on rehabilitation services in the Health Service Executive has made in the development of a strategic plan for regional rehabilitation services; the discussions or meetings she has had with the HSE in relation to same; when she expects the working group and her Department to be in a position to develop and implement a policy in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36355/10]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive (HSE) established a Working Group to develop a national policy and strategy for the provision of neuro-rehabilitation services. Its terms of reference include the development of an appropriate policy framework for neuro-rehabilitation and a preferred model of care for the provision of neuro-rehabilitation services.

The policy development has been informed at all stages by the integrated structures being developed by the HSE. It is hoped to formally publish the report in the coming months.

Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 322: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will address the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin whose needs are not being addressed by the health service with the result that their health, educational and social needs are not being met [36358/10]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to investigate and to respond directly to the Deputy.