Written answer
Health Strategies
The Minister referred questions on FND pathways, awareness and funding for specialist services to the HSE for direct response.
3806. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if she is considering developing a national clinical pathway for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND); if such a pathway could include equitable access to multidisciplinary care, improved access to rehabilitation services, consideration of financial supports for those living with disabling FND; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57844/26]
Comment on this
4080. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the lack of recognition of the condition functional neurological disorder (FND), if she will look at an awareness campaign internally in the HSE to ensure the condition can be more easily identifiable; if she will engage with FND Ireland on best way this could be achieved to ensure more awareness of the condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59178/26]
Comment on this
4081. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if as part of Budget 2027 she will consider additional funding (€1.8– €2.0 million) to fully staff the adult FND specialist hub at St James’s Hospital, Dublin. [59179/26]
Comment on this
4083. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if as part of Budget 2027 she will consider initial funding (€0.75 million) for the first regional FND service (initial core team), based at Cork University Hospital. [59181/26]