Year’s wait to see a neurologist

PEOPLE in the Mid-West with neurological illnesses face a wait of more than a year to get to see a consultant, the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland president said.

Sid Rellis from Dooradoyle in Limerick said the problem is due to a dispute between consultants and the Department of Health which is blocking the appointment of a neurologist in the Mid-West.

Mr Rellis, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 13 years ago, said they were calling on Health Minister Mary Harney to sort out the matter and free the way for a neurologist to be appointed.