Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
741. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if seven nursing staff intended to deliver the national epilepsy care programme at Cork University Hospital have yet to be deployed; if he will outline the services intended to be provided at that facility and those currently in place; his plans to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8039/14]
View answerThe Epilepsy National Clinical Care Programme provides for the commissioning of a Regional Epilepsy Monitoring Unit to be based in Cork University Hospital. This Unit will provide accessible, comprehensive care for patients in the Southern area, particularly those with acutely unstable and disabling chronic Epilepsy. I am informed that the Unit will open no later than the 31st March 2014. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy with the specific information requested.
