I propose to take Questions Nos. 618 to 620, inclusive, together.
The 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 purpose of the Programme is to define the way diabetic Clinical Services should be delivered, resourced and measured; and a clinician has been appointed to lead on the development of the programme. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are local service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.