The Health Minister is being urged to outline his plans to address what’s been described as the on-going crisis in diabetes care in Donegal.
Last week it was revealed that the HSE has not advertised for a replacement Paediatric Endocrinologist at Sligo University Hospital which also caters to the Donegal region – leading to fears that a replacement may not be sought.
Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn is to raise the issue with Minister Simon Harris in the Seanad later this morning.
He says the service is vital for children in Donegal and every effort must be made to protect it:
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