€45m to implement disability plan vital

A HEALTH board yesterday unveiled a blueprint to improve services for disabled people in Cork and Kerry, but has not secured the €45 million needed to implement the plan.

However, the Southern Health Board said it is confident the money will be provided.

"We have presented a strong case, based on interviews of service users who are saying this is what we need over the next five years," said Michael Shemeld, the SHB's development manager for physical and sensory disability.