Written answers

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Photo of Ken O'FlynnKen O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
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178. To ask the Minister for Health if she will review the case of an elderly person (details supplied) who was recently removed from the public health nurse (PHN) service, and a nurse had been providing essential vitamin B12 injections on a three-week cycle; if, in view of these circumstances, she will confirm that the decision to remove this patient from the PHN service will be reviewed as a matter of urgency; her views on the broader implications of such decisions for vulnerable elderly patients who rely on community-based services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21307/25]

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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