Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons treated for foot ulcerations, which did not require a full or partial lower limb amputation; the number of those patients who had diabetes in each of the counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath and in the Health Service Executive north east area in the years 2007 and 2008. [9675/10]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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The information requested will be supplied separately to the Deputy.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of bed days used by persons in the counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath and in the Health Service Executive North East area in the years 2007 and 2008 with diabetes treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial lower limb amputations; the in-patient cost in each year; the average bed day cost for this group in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9676/10]

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 71: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of full or partial lower limb amputations carried out on persons with diabetes in counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath and in the Health Service Executive North East area in 2007 and 2008; and the in-patient cost of caring for them. [9677/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 71 together.

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.