David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 356: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the continued delay in the publication of the Health Service Executive strategic review of neurology and neurophysiology services report, which was completed in December 2007; when she expects this review to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15177/10]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 357: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the findings, recommendations of the National Hospitals Office on the Health Service Executive strategic review of neurology and neurophysiology services report following the submission of the report to the office by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15178/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) undertook a national review of Neurology Services to improve integration of services and optimise patient outcomes. Following consideration of the Review report, the HSE decided to seek an external expert opinion on the model of care proposed to ensure that the recommendations were properly aligned with the HSE Transformation Programme. The findings of the external experts are currently being considered by the HSE.

The issue of publication of the review is a matter for the Executive. I wish to advise the Deputy that, due to industrial action affecting the HSE, it is not possible for the Executive to supply current information in relation to this matter. The information contained herein represents the position at 5 March 2010.