Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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207. To ask the Minister for Health the extent of North-South co-operation for treatment of persons who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14354/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Model of Care for Neurology was launched by the Director General of the HSE in late 2016. This was developed by the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Neurology in collaboration with consultants, nurses, health and social care professionals and patient support groups. It aims to address the need for strategic development of neurology services in the provision of better care for these patients.

This year, funding has been allocated by the HSE to commence development of peri- and post-operative services to support patients with Parkinson's Disease receiving Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). The HSE advises that it intends to utilise all potential for Irish patients to be referred for the surgical element of the service to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

As the query raised is a service matter, I have also asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly with any further information.