Will the Taoiseach commit to funding a community neurorehabilitation team for the midlands in budget 2026 in line with the programme for Government's commitment to complete the national roll-out of such teams? Community neurorehabilitation teams provide vital short-term intensive care, with access to services like physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and neuropsychology. These services are essential to prevent disability and promote recovery for people with neurological conditions.

A midlands team was promised in 2019 to serve adults with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and rare neurological diseases. However, patients in County Laois remain at a serious disadvantage compared with regions where teams are already funded. Will the Taoiseach ensure the long-overdue team for the midlands is finally delivered in budget 2026?

I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I fully subscribe to his analysis of the importance of this programme. I will liaise with the Minister for Health, who is sitting beside me, and other Ministers to see whether we can free up some resources to commence the development of a team in the midlands.