Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 June 2026
226. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the reported extended medical leave and forthcoming retirement of the paediatric diabetes clinical nurse specialist at Mayo University Hospital; and the measures that are in place to ensure continuity of care for children with type 1 diabetes in the region. [44365/26]
View answer227. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether a replacement paediatric diabetes clinical nurse specialist has been identified for Mayo University Hospital; and if so, the arrangements that are in place for training and handover to ensure no disruption to essential services for patients and their families. [44366/26]
View answer228. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to introduce or appoint an advanced nurse practitioner in diabetes at Mayo University Hospital, in line with other university hospitals; and the steps that are being taken to maintain and strengthen paediatric diabetes services in the hospital. [44367/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 226, 227 and 228 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
