Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
1073. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop a national adult metabolic unit at the Mater Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1512/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAdditional service development funding was allocated to the Health Service Executive in 2009 to address priority service pressures in the area of metabolic diseases, including the development of an adult metabolic service. In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy regarding the progress made to date in this matter.
