Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support an association (details supplied) in 2008; and if she will set out a clear strategy to assist 40,000 epilepsy patients over the next five years. [11587/08]

Jimmy Devins (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy's question relates to the 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.

Dan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)
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Question 311: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the report of the Neurology Review Group, known as the Lefoy report will be published. [11589/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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A Strategic Review of Neurology services in Ireland has been undertaken by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The Review was overseen by a multidisciplinary Steering Group whose aim was to identify the current level of service provision and future requirements for neurology and neurophysiology services in Ireland. The specific objectives were to:

Describe the epidemiology of neurological conditions in Ireland.

Evaluate current neurology services, including paediatrics and neurophysiology.

Review the evidence in relation to models of service delivery and make a recommendation on the preferred model for the Irish health system.

Identify requirements for the development of neurology and neurophysiology services nationally and prioritise service requirements.

Report to the Director of the National Hospitals Office.

The HSE has advised my Department that work on the review has recently been completed and that the final draft report has been submitted to the Director of the National Hospitals Office for consideration.

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the location of acute medical admission units throughout the country; the number of AMAU yet to be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11595/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.