Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
452 Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Health if clinical experts met over the summer months to propose the setting up of a sub-group which will put forward suggestions on a model of care for paediatric diabetes which would be standardised across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28182/11]
View answerThe HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes — which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes — was established within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The national clinical leads for diabetes and paediatrics met recently to discuss the issue of diabetes care for children and adolescents. They recently set up a working group to assess current services across the country; to agree a model of care; and to standardise these across the country. They will also develop criteria for the use of CSII therapy in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, and work on prevention and aid the early detection of diabetes in children and adolescents. Work progressing these issues has commenced.
453 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the reason a case (details supplied) was not dealt with; the actions he will take to have this matter addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28185/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
