Written Answers Nos. 205-211
205. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the need for funding to recruit a specialist nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20566/14]
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 investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.
206. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Health when a spinal operation will take place in respect of a person (details supplied); if the operation will take place in Tallaght hospital or elsewhere. [20574/14]
View answerThe National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has been adopted by the Health Service Executive, sets out the processes that hospitals are to implement to manage waiting lists. In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to her on this matter.
208. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding will be provided in respect of an application (details supplied) in County Cavan which has been approved for some time; if this request will be given urgent consideration as the person needs this particular medical appliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20593/14]
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.
209. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will announce funding under the 2014 sports capital programme; and the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [20385/14]
View answerI can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I hope to announce allocations later this year.
210. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will announce funding under the 2014 sports capital programme and the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [20386/14]
View answerI can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I hope to announce allocations later this year.
211. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will announce funding under the 2014 sports capital programme and the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in Westmeath. [20387/14]
View answerI can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I hope to announce allocations later this year.
