Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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315. To ask the Minister for Health the specific investment planned in 2019 to target understaffing in the neurology centres of counties Limerick, Waterford and Sligo in which the number of consultant neurologists continues to be less than the three required at minimum to provide a safe and effective level of service. [28957/18]

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).

As the query raised is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly with further detail in regard to the specific hospitals mentioned.