Richard Bruton
Question:128 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has satisfied himself with the adequacy of the number of specialist neurosurgical consultants and nurses available to the health services compared to international population norms; if there is an adequate neurosurgical nursing support available for patients whose needs require specialist surgical treatment overseas and continuing neurosurgical nursing support on their return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27108/98]