Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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247. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that there is only one diabetic nurse and no diabetic dietician in the Regional Hospital Limerick; his views on whether this is a sufficient service to cater for the needs of diabetic sufferers in the north Tipperary area in view of the fact that there is currently no service in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4720/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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248. To ask the Minister for Health the number of diabetic nurses and diabetic dieticians operating out of University Hospital Waterford; if the staff are required to service the needs of south Tipperary diabetic patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4721/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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In relation to this particular query, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.