Mr. Bernard Gloster:

Traditionally, we know that people with neurological conditions are referred from their GP to outpatient services and are then diagnosed by a consultant. The hospital or consultant team determines the intervention for that part. The evidence has moved on substantially and shows that outcomes are greatly improved by having a multidisciplinary team in the community that people can access. The only pathway to reducing the impact of what the Neurological Alliance of Ireland told the Deputy about is the establishment of those teams. There will be four this year and the remaining five will hopefully be commenced next year. Even then, I think there will be some demand, but at least there will be a basis for responding in a consistent way across the country based on the best international evidence.