Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 383: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in introducing stroke units nationwide, where patients would be managed under the direct care of a stroke specialist in conjunction with a dedicated multidisciplinary team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34012/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.