Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 May 2024
25. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health how many children from April 2024 with type 1 diabetes to date are awaiting access to technology such a glucose monitors and insulin pumps in the South/South West Hospital region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19915/24]
View answerSouth/South West Hospital Group includes Cork Unversity Hospital, South Infirmary - Victoria University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, University Hospital Kerry, and Bantry General Hospital. Paediatric diabetes services for the South/South West Hospital Group are provided at Cork University Hospital (CUH) on a centralised basis. There are currently 10 children awaiting insulin pumps at CUH, and no children awaiting access to a glucose monitor.
