Brendan Griffin
Ceist:143. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding support for arthritis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3363/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 27 January 2016
Ceisteanna (143)
Freagraí scríofa
A model of care is being developed by the National Clinical Programme for Rheumatology and this will determine the service developments and associated personnel requirements which will best support the needs of patients requiring Rheumatology treatments.
I met with Arthritis Ireland previously where the topic of Arthritis Champions was briefly discussed.
As the specific questions raised by the Deputy are matters for the Health Service Executive, I have therefore asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow up the matter.