Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
637. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if he will agree to a request via email dated 15 April 2024 for a meeting from the Donegal branch of an organisation (details supplied) to discuss diabetes care at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17809/24]
View answerI confirm that the Department of Health has received this communication and will consider and respond accordingly under my Department's procedures for responding to meeting requests.
Diabetes is a complex condition that can require management 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 needs of the diabetes community and the challenges faced by those living with the condition. The Department of Health is engaging with the HSE Diabetes Clinical Team in consideration of the future development of diabetes related services across Ireland.
Officials in my Department have been in contact with Saolta University Health Group with regard to the resourcing queries of diabetes services and have responded in writing on the issues raised.
