Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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234. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the services available in County Louth for persons with spinal cord injuries; the community rehabilitation provision that exists in County Louth; the rehabilitation service that exist here for persons with spinal cord injuries who are on ventilation treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20199/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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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.

With regard to Neuro-rehabilitation services, the Programme for Partnership Government places a particular focus on 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.

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.