Parliamentary questions

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

213. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS inpatient beds that are operational by unit and month over the past 12 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51059/18]

Commemorative Events

Pat Buckley

313. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the commemoration of the Civil War and particularly the remembrance of the republicans executed officially, unofficially or summarily in addition to those murdered by the Free State in view of a statement in Dáil Éireann on 24 November 2011. [51055/18]

Commemorative Events

Pat Buckley

314. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to issue a State apology for the republicans murdered by the Free State at Ballyseedy on 7 March 1923 (details supplied) in view of a statement in Dáil Éireann on 24 November 2011. [51056/18]

Commemorative Events

Pat Buckley

315. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to issue a State apology for all IRA volunteers, republicans and civilians executed by the Free State during the Civil War whether carried out officially, unofficially or summarily in view of a statement in Dáil Éireann on 24 November 2011. [51057/18]

Commemorative Events

Pat Buckley

316. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to collate a full list of all IRA volunteers, republicans and civilians executed by the Free State during the Civil War, whether carried out officially, unofficially or summarily, and to be published in view of a statement in Dáil Éireann on 24 November 2011. [51058/18]

Suicide Incidence

Pat Buckley

110. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of suicides recorded among members of the Defence Forces in the past three years, respectively; if no number is recorded, his plans to compile such information on members' health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50567/18]

Defence Forces Medical Services

Pat Buckley

111. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the efforts he and the Defence Forces have made to provide mental health supports for Defence Forces personnel. [50568/18]

Emergency Departments

Pat Buckley

151. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his views on overcrowding in CUH Cork emergency department. [49925/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans

Pat Buckley

152. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the long outpatient waiting times at Cork University Hospital and Mercy University Hospital, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49926/18]

Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

Pat Buckley

153. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for paediatric occupational therapy appointments in County Cork; and the action being taken to address long waiting times. [49927/18]

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

Pat Buckley

154. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for paediatric speech and language therapy appointments in County Cork; and the action being taken to address long waiting times. [49928/18]

Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans

Pat Buckley

155. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the long waiting times for primary care ophthalmology appointments in County Cork. [49929/18]

Nursing Staff Recruitment

Pat Buckley

156. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing vacancies in St. Finbarr’s hospital, Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, Mallow General Hospital and Midleton Community Hospital, County Cork; and the steps being taken to address the recruitment and retention crisis in same. [49930/18]

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Pat Buckley

157. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant vacancies in St. Finbarr’s, CUH, Mercy and the South Infirmary hospitals, County Cork; and the steps being taken to address the recruitment and retention crisis in same. [49931/18]

Tax Data

Pat Buckley

173. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Finance the net cost or gain if new tax bands (details supplied) were introduced. [49382/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Pat Buckley

215. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the extension to a school (details supplied) is at a standstill; the progress of the new school build including commenced and completed works; and the timeline for the completion of same. [48898/18]

Direct Provision Data

Pat Buckley

307. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of residents living in a facility (details supplied) including children and adults; the capacity of the centre; and the amount paid annually to have the centre operated since its opening. [49309/18]

Direct Provision Data

Pat Buckley

308. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of residents living in a facility (details supplied), including children and adults; the capacity of the centre; the cost of providing for this centre annually; if the building is owned by the State; if it was sold; if so, the person or body it was sold to; and the amount. [49310/18]

Hospitals Building Programme

Pat Buckley

354. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of new buildings and services at Youghal and Midleton community hospitals, respectively; the progress over the past 12 months; his plans for the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48910/18]

HIQA Inspections

Pat Buckley

529. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the treatment of children at a unit (details supplied) in which HIQA recently noted a large number of significant events had taken place from January to June 2018 at the centre, including incidents of violence and aggression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48935/18]

Mental Health Act Review

Pat Buckley

169. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of the recommendations of the expert review of the Mental Health Act 2015 that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48500/18]

Counselling Services Provision

Pat Buckley

170. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans for the telecounselling pilot project in County Wicklow; when it will be launched; the way in which it will operate; the target group; the estimated cost per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48501/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Pat Buckley

171. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the projects and programmes delivered to date in terms of addressing the mental health needs of homeless persons; if counselling has been provided to these persons; the location the counselling takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48502/18]

Hospital Beds Data

Pat Buckley

172. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient mental health beds for both adults and children provided separately that are operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48503/18]

Caiteachas Ranna

Pat Buckley

675. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pat Buckley den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an dóigh léi go bhfuil cothrom na féinne á thabhairt aici don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht, do na hOileáin agus don Fhoras Teanga leis an ardú 8% atá beartaithe aici dóibh i mBuiséad 2019 agus é beartaithe aici ag an am céanna ardú 14% a thabhairt do Chultúr agus 15% a thabhairt d'Oidhreacht ina Roinn féin; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [47850/18]

Hospital Staff Data

Pat Buckley

358. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the service location of each neuroradiologist position occupied or vacant across the State, in tabular form. [46716/18]

Hospital Staff Data

Pat Buckley

359. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the service location of each radiologist position occupied or vacant across the State, in tabular form. [46717/18]

Housing Adaptation Grant Data

Pat Buckley

637. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount drawn down and spent in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, respectively, by Cork County Council for disability adaptation grants; the amount of separate projects this funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47025/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Pat Buckley

492. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if he will meet a person (details supplied) who recently corresponded with him in relation to efforts to secure mental health support for their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44595/18]

Suicide Prevention

Pat Buckley

505. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the reason for allocating just one place on a training course for a group (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44665/18]

Suicide Prevention

Pat Buckley

507. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received classes with a group (details supplied), respectively each year for the past three years; and the estimated number of trainers that will be trained in 2019. [44667/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Pat Buckley

704. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that due to staff shortages the ACCESS programme for mental health care for persons in homelessness at Conyngham Road, Dublin 8 has closed to new referrals; the rationale for same; his plans to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45547/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Pat Buckley

705. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the alternative care being offered to homeless persons with mental health care needs following the closure of the ACCESS programme at Conyngham Road, Dublin 8 to new referrals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45548/18]

Mental Health Services Staff

Pat Buckley

706. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the full complement of staff required to operate the ACCESS programme for mental health care for persons in homelessness at Conyngham Road, Dublin 8; the number of vacant roles; the length of time each has been vacant, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45549/18]

Local Authority Services

Pat Buckley

1154. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason disabled persons grants have not been approved since 2016 and 2017 in the Cork County Council area due to lack of funding; and the rationale for same. [45225/18]

Housing Adaptation Grant Applications

Pat Buckley

1155. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason an adaption grant has not been approved for a person (details supplied) by Cork County Council in 2018; the rationale for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45226/18]

Suicide Incidence

Pat Buckley

163. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have died by suicide on the grounds of HSE facilities in the past three years, respectively. [42641/18]

Suicide Incidence

Pat Buckley

164. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have died by suicide following presentation at, or treatment by, the HSE for mental health in the past three years, respectively. [42642/18]

HSE Data

Pat Buckley

165. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 541 of 11 April 2017, the progress he has made in ensuring that the HSE compiles data which can provide insight into the numbers of persons who have died by suicide while in its care or shortly after seeking its care in order to improve services. [42643/18]

HSE Staff Recruitment

Pat Buckley

166. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions being recruited for by the HSE in the mental health section; the details based on the discipline of the position; and the length of time of the vacancy and the stage the recruitment process is at. [42645/18]

Health Services Staff Data

Pat Buckley

167. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of new positions that will be created in the new budget period; and the details of the discipline and level of these positions. [42646/18]

HSE Staff Recruitment

Pat Buckley

168. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of his efforts to attract new applicants for vacant positions in the mental health service, including initiatives or measures that are being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42647/18]

Mental Health Services Staff

Pat Buckley

169. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if a new clinical psychologist has been hired to replace the vacancy at a service (details supplied); if not, the rationale for same; the timeline for a replacement to be hired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42652/18]

Suicide Incidence

Pat Buckley

178. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of national incident report forms that were filed over the past four years, respectively, including 2018, in which death was registered as the outcome of self-injurious behaviour, including a breakdown on the basis of facility by CHO area; and if the behaviour was logged as intentional or unintentional. [42683/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

179. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of national incident report forms that were filed over the past four years, including 2018, which indicated self-injurious behaviour, including a breakdown on the basis of facility by CHO area and type of behaviour; and if the behaviour was logged as intentional or unintentional. [42684/18]

Mental Health Services Funding

Pat Buckley

413. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his priorities or preliminary plans for the allocation of additional funding for mental health services in 2019. [42025/18]

Mental Health Services Funding

Pat Buckley

414. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the amount which will be allocated to new mental health services in 2019; and the breakdown of the figure for current and capital expenditure. [42026/18]

Mental Health Services Expenditure

Pat Buckley

415. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on mental health services in 2018; and the breakdown for current and capital spending, inclusive of funding spent on new services. [42027/18]

Mental Health Services Funding

Pat Buckley

416. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the amount of the health budget for 2019 that will be used to cover overspend in the health service from the previous years; if mental health funding will be protected from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42028/18]

HSE Staff Data

Pat Buckley

106. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychologist vacancies in primary care by community healthcare organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41327/18]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

107. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychologist vacancies in the child and adolescent mental health service by community healthcare organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41328/18]

Mental Health Services Report

Pat Buckley

290. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health when the Jigsaw review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38428/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

291. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of the closure of a children's inpatient mental health unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38437/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Pat Buckley

292. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health when a children's mental health unit (details supplied) will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38438/18]

Garda Stations

Pat Buckley

413. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations open in the Cork north and west Garda divisions in each year since 2009; and the name of each. [35473/18]

Garda Information and Communications Technology

Pat Buckley

414. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in the Cork north and west Garda divisions that had access to broadband in each year since 2009. [35474/18]

Garda Information and Communications Technology

Pat Buckley

415. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in the Cork north and west Garda divisions that had access to high-speed broadband in each year since 2009. [35475/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1773. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the crisis liaison services operating at accident and emergency departments nationally; the staff numbers employed; the position and title of each; the hospital from which they operate; the yearly costs for same; and the rationale for the service. [34754/18]

Hospital Complaints Procedures

Pat Buckley

1774. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of recommendations of the complaint officer's report on a matter (details supplied). [34755/18]

National Office for Suicide Prevention

Pat Buckley

1823. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for the National Office of Suicide Prevention over the past five years to date in 2018. [35115/18]

Mental Health Services Funding

Pat Buckley

1853. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the funding supplied for mental healthcare services at primary, secondary and third level educational institutions throughout the State; and the way in which this funding is used by institution, staff and initiatives. [35296/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1854. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of beds operating in the adult mental health services and the child and adolescent mental health services, respectively, by facility. [35297/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Pat Buckley

1855. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the estimated maximum capacity for child and adult mental health services bed numbers in the State, in view of staffing numbers and available facilities. [35298/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Pat Buckley

1856. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of new units and staff needed to meet the recommendations of A Vision for Change, in terms of child and adolescent mental health services beds in the State, adjusted for population growth. [35299/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1857. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the cost of establishing the most recent child and adolescent mental health services inpatient unit; the number of beds provided by this unit and in operation; the staff required to operate these beds; and the annual cost of this, by category of costs. [35300/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

1858. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans for the Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum, site; and the estimated cost of refurbishment for it to be fit for use. [35301/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

1859. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans for the provision of additional mental health inpatient beds for adults, children and adolescents in the coming years; the funding set aside for this; the progress which has already been made; the targets and deadlines in place; the number of beds expected; the staff required for operation; and the estimated annual cost of operation after establishment. [35302/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1860. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of support for mental health early intervention initiatives; his plans for enhancing and adding to existing services; and the funding required for this. [35303/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1861. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the annual costs of operating counselling at primary care in each of the years 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018. [35304/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1862. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons accessing counselling at primary care services in each of the past three years and to date in 2018 by location, age and gender. [35305/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1863. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for an initial appointment for primary care counselling for adults, children and adolescents, respectively, by CHO and primary care service. [35306/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1864. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the average number of sessions availed of by each person accessing counselling at primary care in the past three years and to date in 2018 by CHO and primary care service. [35307/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1865. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of efforts to improve access to primary care counselling, including the training, recruitment and retention of new psychologists to the service; and the estimated additional costs for staffing in each of the next five years, respectively. [35308/18]

Mental Health Services Staff

Pat Buckley

1866. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans for initiatives to encourage the study of psychology and for students of psychology to advance to clinical studies and work within the health service here; and the specific supports, grants or incentives for same. [35309/18]

Suicide Prevention

Pat Buckley

1867. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of suicide crisis assessment nurse, SCAN, nurses in place nationally; the target number for these positions; and the number of these positions filled to date by service. [35310/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1868. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost for providing free counselling at primary care for all persons in receipt of a free general practitioner visit card. [35311/18]

Medical Card Data

Pat Buckley

1869. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of the free general practitioner visit card. [35312/18]

Mental Health Services Data

Pat Buckley

1870. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the annual cost of providing free primary care counselling to those on medical cards for the past three years and to date in 2018. [35313/18]

Medical Card Data

Pat Buckley

1871. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of medical cards in the past three years and to date in 2018. [35314/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

1872. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the status of initiatives to provide employment and housing supports for persons with enduring mental health conditions; his plans for new initiatives; the current and estimated future costs including staff required; his views on the importance of the matter in view of the link between employment and housing issues and the danger of readmission and relapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35315/18]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Pat Buckley

2102. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has received funding applications or requests from Cork County Council regarding maintenance, refurbishment or works of that nature to be carried out on Fermoy Weir; if so, the details of these requests; and the status of their progress. [34691/18]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Pat Buckley

2103. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of his Department's work to improve, enhance or maintain flood relief measures at Fermoy, County Cork. [34692/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

486. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the rationale for there being no mental health roles on primary care teams. [32247/18]

Hospital Facilities

Pat Buckley

392. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans for Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel. [31407/18]

Hospital Facilities

Pat Buckley

393. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the amount of money spent which has been spent to date on the refurbishment of Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel; and the amount the facility is costing in maintenance on a yearly basis. [31408/18]

Hospitals Data

Pat Buckley

394. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have been treated in Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, respectively. [31409/18]

Hospital Beds Data

Pat Buckley

395. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of beds operational in Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel; the maximum capacity; and the plans for expansion of current levels. [31410/18]

Hospital Staff Data

Pat Buckley

396. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in place at Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel; the roles they are in; and the cost of salaries for positions operating at the facility. [31411/18]

Garda Resources

Pat Buckley

319. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda custody suites in operation nationally [30704/18]

Mental Health Services Provision

Pat Buckley

372. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the progress of the implementation of the national framework for recovery in mental health 2018-2020 to date; the indicators being used to monitor the progress of each action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30705/18]

Mental Health Services Expenditure

Pat Buckley

622. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the average cost of providing a single non-specialised mental health nursing position for out-of-hours care on an annual basis [30703/18]

Mental Health Services Funding

Pat Buckley

631. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing a minimum of one crisis house in each catchment area [30724/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

632. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health catchment areas in place nationally by CHO. [30725/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

633. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost of providing 24/7 crisis intervention cover for mental health; and the estimated cost of staff, additional staff required and other additional expenditure. [30726/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

634. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the HSE funding provided to the Jigsaw mental health service in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30732/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

635. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for counselling at primary care by CHO; the percentage waiting for in excess of 1, 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively. [30733/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

636. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the primary care teams operating across the State; and the details of all mental health roles in place. [30734/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

637. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing a minimum of one mental health role on each primary care team. [30735/18]

Mental Health Services

Pat Buckley

638. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of the establishment of a dedicated advocacy service for mental health patients; and the estimated annual running costs thereafter. [30736/18]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

Pat Buckley

948. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons on the housing list in east County Cork by local electoral area, LEA. [30795/18]