Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health the aftercare services provided to persons who have suffered a stroke, once discharged from hospital; if these services include counselling to deal with the physical and psychological consequences of their illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35284/11]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which it might be possible to offer backup counselling and support services for stroke patients when they leave hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35431/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 237 together.

The information requested by the Deputies is not readily available in my Department. Therefore I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply the necessary information to me and I will forward it to the Deputies as soon as possible.