351. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if will he intervene as a matter of urgency in appointing the required number of consultant neurologists given the recent report (details supplied) indicating that there is a serious shortfall with the waiting list for neurology at 13,361 and with 2,048 waiting more than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43535/15]

I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.