Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
106. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will attend a meeting with an organisation (details supplied), the Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital and the CEO of the Saolta University Health Care Group to hear their concerns regarding the lack of diabetes care services at the hospital and the pressing need for additional services to be provided. [37590/22]
View answer121. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with the Donegal branch committee of an organisation (details supplied) when he visits the county along with the CEO of a healthcare group and the manager of Letterkenny University Hospital to listen to their serious concerns about diabetes care services at the Hospital and the urgent need for additional resources to be provided. [37216/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 121 together.
Diabetes is a complex condition that can have a profound impact on the quality of life of people living with the condition. If not well managed, it can lead to debilitating complications. Management of the condition is required across the entire spectrum of healthcare delivery including self-management support as well as care delivered through general practice, community specialist care and hospital inpatient specialist care.
I am aware of the challenges faced in provision of hospital diabetes care, including difficulties in filling permanent diabetes care positions. I am open to meeting the organisation concerned, however, due to the busy nature of Oireachtas and Government business, it is not always possible to accept every request.
