Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Written Answers Nos. 219-234

Mental Health Services Provision

Questions (219)

Gerry Adams

Question:

219. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if there is a backlog or waiting list to access services with the child and adolescent mental health services in County Louth; the timeframe of the backlog or waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25995/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Health Services Staff

Questions (220)

Regina Doherty

Question:

220. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason a staff member of the Health Service Executive (details supplied) in County Meath was refused their senior staff nurse salary when they had originally signed their contract long before the moratorium was implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25997/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Prior to the introduction of the moratorium on staff recruitment and promotion in the health service, which took effect on 27 March 2009, arrangements were in place whereby staff nurses, who applied, were promoted to the Senior Staff Nurse Grade after 20 years' service. Promotions took place in November each year. The relevant agreement between Management and the Unions stipulated that the post of Senior Staff Nurse was not a long-service increment. Since the moratorium, no appointments to the post of Senior Staff Nurse have been made, given that such appointments would constitute promotion.

The future appointment of Senior Staff Nurses is provided for in the proposed Public Service Stability Agreement finalised on 21 May 2013, following engagement between management and the public sector representative bodies under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission. Subject to the agreement being ratified by the relevant unions, management have agreed to restore the Senior Staff Nurse Grade in the manner it originally operated and with effect from 1 July 2013 in respect of currently eligible nurses.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Questions (221)

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

221. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited as soon as possible in view of extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26000/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Drugs Payment Scheme Expenditure

Questions (222)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Question:

222. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Health the cost of the high-tech drugs scheme in 2012. [26003/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The total cost of the High Tech Drug Scheme in 2012 is €396.32 million.

Home Help Service Provision

Questions (223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234)

Pat Deering

Question:

223. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of this review will be communicated to the person. [26015/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

224. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26016/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

225. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26017/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

226. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26018/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

227. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26019/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

228. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26020/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

229. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26021/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

230. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26022/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

231. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26023/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

232. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26024/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

233. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26025/13]

Pat Deering

Question:

234. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 20 December 2012, the reason home care hours have been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a review of the situation has taken place; and when the results of the review will be communicated to the person. [26026/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 to 234, inclusive, together.

As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.