Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2017
425. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans to fund a public centre of excellence for narcolepsy based at St James's Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5689/17]
View answer459. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a unit (details supplied) at St James's Hospital; if funding is still in place for this unit; the timeframe for its delivery; the status of the hiring of the multidisciplinary team and specialists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5967/17]
View answer463. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health if he or the HSE will make funding available to specifically establish a national service for narcolepsy in St James's Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5999/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 425, 459 and 463 together.
Work is underway on the proposed Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St James's Hospital which will cater for all people diagnosed with narcolepsy, including those diagnosed with narcolepsy after receiving pandemic influenza vaccine. The HSE has indicated that a business case, including a funding requirement of €1.6 million, was submitted as part of the estimates process. In relation to allocation of resources by the HSE, I have asked the Executive to reply directly to the Deputies.
