Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2007

Tuesday, 20 March 2007

Questions (347)

Liam Twomey

Question:

415 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the development of neurology services in the south east; the stage the development process is currently at; when people with neurological conditions in the south east will be able to access neurology services as recommended by the Government’s report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9840/07]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Development funding of €3m was provided to the Health Service Executive in 2006 to develop neuroscience services, which includes neurology. A further €4m was provided to continue these developments during 2007. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to have a more detailed reply issued directly to the Deputy in relation to the application of this funding.