Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
649. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will guarantee that diabetes patients are afforded podiatry appointments in a timely and frequent manner as necessitated because of their illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16533/14]
View answerThe National Integrated Care Diabetes Programme aims to improve patient access and manage patient care in an integrated manner across service settings, resulting in better outcomes, enhanced clinical decision making and the most effective use of resources. As part of the phased roll out of the Programme, funding has been provided to appoint 16 podiatrists. This will ensure improved access to podiatry services. I have asked the Health Service Executive to investigate the particular queries raised by the Deputy and to respond directly to him.
