David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the publication of the Health Service Executive strategy 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. [31447/10]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide the findings and recommendations of the National Hospitals Office on the Health Service Executive strategy review of neurology and neurophysiology services following the submission of the report to the office by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31448/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 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. I understand that the findings of the external experts are being considered by the HSE. My Department has requested the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific issues raised in relation to the issue of the report's publication.