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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Ceisteanna (517, 546, 548, 583, 584, 659)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

517. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the actions he will take to tackle the staffing deficits in neurology services nationally; his plans for long term investment to develop specialist services for specific neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12234/18]

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John Brassil

Ceist:

546. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to improve neurological services here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12380/18]

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John Brassil

Ceist:

548. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the actions he will take to address staffing deficits in neurology services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12382/18]

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Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

583. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of consultant neurologists here in view of the fact that the State has the lowest number of same per head of population in the developed world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12503/18]

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Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

584. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of staff working in neurology to cater for the needs of those with a need for neurological care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12504/18]

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Seán Haughey

Ceist:

659. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase investment in neurology services in order to tackle staffing deficits, deal with waiting lists and develop specialist services for specific neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12840/18]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 517, 546, 548, 583, 584 and 659 together.

The Model of Care for Neurology was launched by the Director General of the HSE in late 2016. This was developed by the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Neurology in collaboration with consultants, nurses, health and social care professionals and patient support groups. It aims to address the need for strategic development of neurology services in the provision of better care for these Irish patients. This year, funding has been allocated by the HSE to commence development of peri- and post-operative services to support patients receiving Deep Brain Stimulation.

In relation to the particular queries raised, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Question No. 518 answered with Question No. 446.
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