Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2010
175 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) will receive treatment that has been approved by her consultant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26271/10]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
176 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Offaly has been assessed by staff of the Dún Laoghaire rehabilitation hospital, County Dublin; when this person can expect to be given a date for admission; if she will provide an update on this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26274/10]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
177 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive a decision on an application; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26285/10]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
178 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the incidence of anorexia nervosa here; if she has discerned any identifiable trends in respect of the condition; the treatments which may be available from the Health Service Executive; the supports available to patients who must use privately provided treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26303/10]
View answerAnorexia nervosa is undoubtedly a very serious health condition. Epidemiological data from other jurisdictions suggest an annual incidence of 10 cases of anorexia nervosa per 100,000 population for females and 0.5 for males. Admissions to Irish psychiatric hospitals and units with an eating disorder diagnosis in 2008 was 243 compared to 188 in 2003. However, comparison of admissions rates should be interpreted with caution as all hospitals did not provide data in previous years. In relation to the treatment and supports available, as this is a service matter, the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
179 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the treatments required are provided as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26304/10]
View answerAs this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
