Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Like other Deputies, I thank the Minister for his response. He stated that the HSE needed to listen to parents and those who use the service and deliver a service that responds to their needs instead of just telling them what they will get. This is important. I hope that the Minister will be able to reassure parents at next Tuesday's meeting that he will go down this road. What will make a difference for families across Donegal is a commitment that whole-time paediatric diabetes nurse specialists will be recruited for Letterkenny. As the Minister stated, this would have a major effect by preventing future complications for people and costs for the health service. He should grasp this matter, reassure parents at next Tuesday's meeting and ensure it gets done.

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