Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2017
354. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his views on the shortage of health care professionals including registrars, physiotherapists, psychologists and ophthalmologists in paediatric rheumatology services; his plans to increase the number of paediatric rheumatology consultant posts here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48961/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra355. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided for implementation of the business plan submitted by rheumatology management at Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48962/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra356. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to set up a formal service for teenagers to transit from paediatric rheumatology treatment to adult services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48963/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 354 to 356, inclusive, together.
In relation to the queries raised, as they are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
