Hospital Equipment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Questions (843)

Gerry Adams

Question:

843. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth, that are availing of insulin pump therapy; the number of staff trained to use the insulin pumps in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital; his plans to increase the number of staff to carry out this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22826/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.