Denis Naughten
Question:219 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide additional funding to the Western Health Board for diabetic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17848/01]
Written Answers. - Diabetic Services.
Denis Naughten
Question:220 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will approve funding to the Western Health Board for the appointment of a full-time diabetic nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17849/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together.
I have provided in 2001, non-capital determination to the Western Health Board in excess of £400 million which includes acute hospital service development funding of approximately £3 million.
The question of the provision and development of services is a matter for the Western Health Board, having regard to its overall priorities for the ongoing development of services in the region in the context of available funding. The question of funding the further development of acute hospital services will be considered in the context of funding available to me and the competing priorities in 2002. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to reply to the Deputy directly and to outline the present position in relation to the issues raised.