Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in implementing a diabetic retinopathy programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1540/11]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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A Health Service Executive (HSE) National Diabetes Programme has been established under the governance of the Quality & Clinical Care Directorate and a Clinical Programme Director has been appointed to progress a national diabetes plan. The rollout of a National Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service is included in the HSE Service Plan for 2011. It is expected that the service will be provided in association with the National Cancer Screening Service. A procurement process to select a service provider will be undertaken later in 2011 with a view to commencing the service in the 4th quarter of 2011.