Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
705. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if Cork University Hospital, with only two consultants with 0.5 dedicated to diabetes for over 400 children will receive adequate staffing in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31568/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra706. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason Cork University Hospital only has 1.8 whole-time equivalent diabetes nurse specialists in paediatrics covering over 400 children with diabetes when a minimum of 5.0 dedicated diabetes nurse specialists is needed; if these positions will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31569/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra707. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a psychologist for children with diabetes will be provided at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31570/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra708. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason Cork University Hospital has only one part-time dietitian when two full-time dietitians are needed; if the positions will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31571/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 705 to 708, inclusive, together.
In relation to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
