Written answers

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Department of Health

Health Services Provision

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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663. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of an adult narcolepsy centre in St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12860/18]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Work is under way on setting up a Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St. James’s Hospital for patients with all forms of narcolepsy in adults and in children transitioning from the paediatric services, as was committed to in the HSE 2018 National Service Plan. The level of funding for the infrastructure, staffing and recruitment required for this centre is under consideration by the HSE.

Photo of John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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664. To ask the Minister for Health if full 24-7 care will be recommenced in the case of a person (details supplied); and the reason they are without a care plan. [12880/18]

Photo of Jim DalyJim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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