Written answers

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Department of Health

Services for People with Disabilities

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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148. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a petition regarding RehabCare; the level of involvement he will take on this matter; if he has engaged with the HSE on this issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20955/19]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian 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.

I want to acknowledge the important services provided by Rehab and the commitment of staff to people with disabilities and their families.

Minister Harris and I held a joint meeting on Tuesday 07 May last, with Rehab and the HSE. Rehab and the HSE committed to working together intensively over the past week with a view to making substantive progress in reaching a solution to the issues. A further meeting is scheduled to take place today, 15 May.

Our collective aim is to ensure service continuity for service users and their families.

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