Written answers

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Department of Health

Health Services Provision

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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703. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no paediatric diabetes nurse specialist in County Kerry, only two adult diabetes nurse specialists who see both type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients in what can only be described as substandard premises with no privacy for patients and only room for three people to fit into the room; if this will be addressed urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31566/14]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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704. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no access to carb counting classes for families with children with type 1 diabetes in County Kerry; if these classes will be provided as a preventative health measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31567/14]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service issue, the matter has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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