Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
883 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children if a proposed application by the Mid-Western Health Board for a neurologist in the region will be considered by the Government as a matter of urgency due to the long waiting lists for neurologists in Cork and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22172/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy is aware that the Comhairle na nOspidéal report on neurology and neurophysiology services recommended significant enhancement of neurology and neurophysiology services, including increases in consultant manpower. The comhairle report recommended the development of a consultant-staffed neurology unit at Limerick Regional Hospital to provide services for the mid-western region with links to the neuroscience centre in Cork.
The implementation of the comhairle recommendations will be progressed having regard to the evolving policy framework in this area, competing funding priorities and the implementation of the report of the national task force on medical staffing, Hanly report.
