Written answers
Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Department of Health
Hospital Staff
Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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473. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dedicated whole-time equivalents of consultant endocrinologists, dietitians, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, staff nurses, podiatrists and administrative support posts currently dedicated to the outpatient adult diabetes clinic in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4963/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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474. To ask the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking regarding the recruitment of a dedicated diabetes physiologist for people with Type 1 diabetes in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4969/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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475. To ask the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking to ensure that the HSE has the necessary funding to recruit and support the minimum number of staff, at University Hospital Waterford, required to manage the diabetes unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4971/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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476. To ask the Minister for Health if University Hospital Waterford, as a model 4 hospital, has contingency plans in place for the staffing of the diabetes unit to ensure adequate cover in the event of staff illness or leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4973/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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