Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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1102. To ask the Minister for Health the total cost of purchasing remote presence solution robots for the telemedicine rapid access for stroke and neurological assessment programme; the number of robots purchased; the number presently in use; the current storage costs for the remaining robots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34965/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The HSE National Clinical Care Programmes provide a national, strategic and co-ordinated approach to a wide range of clinical services. In relation to the Stroke Clinical Programme, the aim of the programme is to save lives, reduce average length of stay (AvLOS) in hospitals and reduce admission of stroke patients to nursing homes. One of their objectives is the development of a national telemedicine network using the remote technology to provide expert support.

In relation to the particular query regarding the purchase, and use of, remote presence solution robots raised by the Deputy, I have asked the HSE to respond directly in this regard.