Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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295. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of Parkinson's care at Cavan and Monaghan Hospital; the services available on both sites; his plans to introduce a nurse, particularly at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28861/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Model of Care for Neurology was launched in late 2016. The model was developed by the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Neurology in collaboration with patient support groups, consultants, nurses and health and social care professionals. It aims to address the need for strategic development of neurology services in the provision of better care for these patients. Progress is being made in this area. For example, this year funding has been allocated to commence development of peri- and post-operative services to support patients with Parkinson's Disease receiving Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

In relation to the particular queries raised, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.