Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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454. To ask the Minister for Health the number of cases of unidentified adolescent syndrome from 1980 to 2015, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17271/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I understand that this question relates to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), which is commonly referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). As there is no national ME register in Ireland, it is not possible to give accurate numbers of cases. However, estimates suggest that ME may affect approximately 10,000-12,000 individuals in Ireland. This represents a prevalence rate of 0.2% - 0.4% which correlates to the reported prevalence rate in other European countries.

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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455. To ask the Minister for Health if funding is available for projects looking into the benefits of complementary and holistic therapies in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17281/16]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days she should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.