James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take to address the shortage of neurosurgery at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be admitted to the Beaumont Hospital neurosurgical unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12634/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I have identified the development of neuroscience services as a priority in recent years. Additional revenue funding of €7m was allocated to the Health Service Executive (HSE) in 2006 and 2007 for the development of services in the area of neurosciences, which comprises neurology, neurophysiology and neurosurgery. Additional funding of €850,000 has been included in the HSE's 2009 National Service Plan to support the further development of neurosciences, including neurosurgery. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the specific service issue raised.