Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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799. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1665 of 9 September 2024, if there have been any changes to the services provided in the dermatology units at either Monaghan or Cavan hospitals at any stage since 2020; if so, the details of any such changes including the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36861/24]

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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800. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1665 of 9 September 2024, if there are any proposals to change the services provided in the dermatology units at either Monaghan or Cavan hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36862/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Health has contacted the RCSI Hospital Group and I understand they have contacted you directly and provided an update that Cavan & Monaghan Hospital provides both consultant-led and clinical nurse specialist-led clinics.

Cavan General Hospital operates two full-day dermatology clinics each month, while Monaghan Hospital holds three clinics per week. There was an adjusted service location from Cavan General Hospital to Monaghan Hospital for one clinic in 2020.

A dedicated dermatology service remains in Cavan & Monaghan Hospital for both acute and scheduled care.