Question from Deputy Pádraig Rice - PQ 33794-26

To ask the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to address the gaps in neurological services identified in the recent report by an organisation (the Neurological Alliance of Ireland Key findings - Only half of the 10 neurology centres across the country reported dedicated access to physiotherapy Only 4 of 10 centres had dedicated access to speech and language therapy Less than a third of centres had dedicated access to neuropsychology Only one centre had a dedicated dietician Four of the ten centres had no access to inpatient neurorehabilitation. National Waiting lists for neurology now stand at over 24,000, double what they were a decade ago.); the actions planned to improve equitable and timely access to specialist neurological services across the country; the timeline for implementation of these measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter.