Michael Kitt (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he has received a submission from an organisation (details supplied) to provide rehabilitation; if his attention has been drawn to the lack of community rehabilitation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5890/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I have received correspondence from Acquired Brain Injury Ireland on behalf of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland regarding their Action Plan for Neurological Care. My Department is in the process of finalising a National Policy and Strategy for the delivery of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011 - 2015. The Health Service Executive's National Service Plan for 2011 includes a commitment to

target people waiting for a neurology out-patient appointment,

appoint a national clinical lead for neuro-rehabilitation,

establish an implementation structure and develop an implementation plan for neuro-rehabilitation

I am confident that the implementation of the Government's Programme of reform for the Health Services will improve services for people living with a neurological condition.