326. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health to expedite a request by a consultant endocrinologist, at St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8 for funding for a 640 G insulin pump for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2847/16]

As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.