Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014
337. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of those resources being invested to assist in research into Huntington’s disease and care for Huntington’s disease patients [45006/14]
View answerThe supports provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to people with Huntington's Disease involve a multi-disciplinary team approach. This approach incorporates the provision of health and personal supports and incorporates Acute Hospital Services, Primary Care, Community Services and specialist disability supports and services. The HSE recognises the valuable contribution made by the Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland to those who suffer from the disease, and to their families and carers and it provided a grant of €68,887 to support the Association with their work in 2013.
I have arranged for the aspect of the Deputy's question which relates to research to be referred to the HSE for investigation and a direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.
