Dan Boyle
Ceist:513 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason only 5% of stroke victims here have access to special stroke units, compared to 70% in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12112/03]
Vol. 566 No. 1
513 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason only 5% of stroke victims here have access to special stroke units, compared to 70% in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12112/03]
The availability of stroke units in association with acute hospital facilities is internationally recognised as improving recovery and treatment outcomes for those unlucky enough to suffer strokes. My Department accepts the need to increase the number of stroke units from the current provision.