259. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the number of new insulin pumps initiated to patients with type 1 diabetes, by hospital, inclusive of all level 3 and level 4 hospitals for 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41901/24]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.