3526. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve the provision of palliative care services for persons with dementia in County Laois; whether additional funding, staffing or specialist supports will be provided to ensure equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for dementia patients in the county; whether there are plans to expand community-based and specialist dementia palliative care services in Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56745/26]

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.