Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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985. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to improve the prevention and treatment of diabetes, in particular for the lower income area; if his Department has carried out studies in relation to the link between socioeconomic background and the prevalence of diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16734/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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With regard to the steps being taken to improve the prevention and treatment of diabetes, I have asked the the Health Service Executive to examine this matter and respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.