Hospital Services

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Questions (833, 835, 837)

Paul Lawless

Question:

833. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that insulin pump clinics are no longer available at Mayo University Hospital. [47652/26]

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835. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns that Mayo University Hospital currently lacks clinicians trained in insulin pump therapy, resulting in patients being referred to other hospitals for routine care. [47654/26]

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Paul Lawless

Question:

837. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will outline plans to improve aftercare services for insulin pump users, particularly in regional hospitals, in order that patients are not required to travel long distances for routine care. [47656/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 833, 835 and 837 together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.