Brain injury funding shortfall

THE Health Service Executive (HSE) has admitted to Labour TD Michael D Higgins that funding provided nationally for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) is inadequate.

Mr Higgins said the admission was made in a letter to him that revealed a stark picture of Government neglect in such a crucial area.

The HSE information shows the authority spends less than €20 million a year on providing services for people with ABI.