Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health his plans to educate persons particularly medical professionals on best practice on treatment of and diagnosis of Fibromyalgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55748/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Fibromyalgia is a distinct condition under the international classification of diseases which is the international standard by which diseases are classified and is accepted by Ireland and is endorsed by the World Health Organisation. The diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia is a matter for clinicians in the Primary Care and hospital settings. The HSE is responsible for clinical services and my Department has requested that the clinical programme revert to you directly on this issue.

Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health his plans to educate persons particularly medical professionals on best practice on treatment of and diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55750/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I have no direct role in the issue raised by the Deputy. The content of educational programmes for medical practitioners is a matter for the medical schools subject to approval by the Medical Council. I have asked the Health Service Executive to provide the Deputy with information regarding current service provisions for this condition.