Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
597. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the locations at which the 17 posts for the diabetes programme and five posts for audiology services, as outlined in the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2013, will be located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2442/13]
View answerPreparations for the national roll out of the Integrated Care Diabetes Programme are at an advanced stage. The HSE recently held interviews for 17 Integrated Care Diabetes Nurse Specialist posts and it is expected that these posts will be filled early in 2013. One Diabetes Nurse Specialist will be assigned to each of the HSE's 17 Integrated Service Areas (ISAs).
The HSE National Audiology Review Group Report (2011) included a recommendation that a new managerial and clinical structure be put in place to develop the service. A National Lead will be appointed, along with 4 Assistant Leads (one in each of the 4 HSE regions).
