David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1321. To ask the Minister for Health the timescale for implementation of the national clinical programme for neurology and the care transformation programme in respect of strategy and planning; the breakdown of funding for same; if the strategy will address the needs of children and young persons with paediatric Huntington’s disease and juvenile-onset Huntington’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19209/22]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter I have referred this question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1322. To ask the Minister for Health if the national dementia strategy will include operational details to address the needs of persons with Huntington’s disease; if the detailed plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/22]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1323. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to establish a diagnostic and aftercare pathway for persons with Huntington’s disease; his plans to recruit a co-ordinated multidisciplinary team to provide symptom management, care planning and anticipatory care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19211/22]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this question relates to a service matter I have referred this question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1324. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with Huntington’s disease who were seen at memory assessment services and clinics in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the current waiting list for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19212/22]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this issue relates to a service matter I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1325. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken by the HSE and his Department to improve engagement with persons with Huntington’s disease, their families and support staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19213/22]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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As this question relates to a service issue I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.