254 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department plans to roll out a local podiatry service as part of a national foot screening programme and local service for the treatment of diabetic foot complications at a hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37246/10]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

255 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the current podiatry services available to diabetic patients in the Laois and Offaly areas; the position regarding any future investment in both a hospital and community diabetes podiatry service to provide a foot screening programme and follow up services to diabetic patients in Laois and Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37247/10]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

256 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [37260/10]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.