915. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health for a progress report on the promised phased implementation of the Rheumatology Model of Care for Sjogren's Disease sufferers; whether the promised increase in the number of consultant rheumatologists, advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) and allied health/health and social care professionals (HSCPs) providing rheumatology services has been completed, especially in light of the admission from the HSE that "demand for rheumatology services in Ireland currently exceeds capacity"; the reason no progress is evident for patients; the future plans to address the needs of Sjogren's sufferers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21787/26]

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915. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health for a progress report on the promised phased implementation of the Rheumatology Model of Care for Sjogren's Disease sufferers; whether the promised increase in the number of consultant rheumatologists, advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) and allied health/health and social care professionals (HSCPs) providing rheumatology services has been completed, especially in light of the admission from the HSE that "demand for rheumatology services in Ireland currently exceeds capacity"; the reason no progress is evident for patients; the future plans to address the needs of Sjogren's sufferers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21787/26]

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