Written Answers Nos. 201-221
201. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the policy initiatives that his Department has taken since 2011 aimed at lessening the influence of the pharmacological industry in the delivery of mental health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30511/14]
View answerA Vision for Change, our mental health policy, proposes a holistic view of mental illness and recommends an integrated multidisciplinary approach to addressing the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to mental health problems. A number of initiatives have been put in place in recent years to underpin this approach and lessen the influence of traditional models of care.
A Vision for Change recommends that service users and carers should participate at all levels of the mental health system. It is acknowledged that service users have a unique insight into the experience of mental illness and are central to how we progress and further develop our mental health services. In January 2014, the HSE appointed an interim Head of Service User, Family Member and Carer Engagement as a member of the HSE National Mental Health Management Team and also committed to the establishment of a Reference Group to provide service user, family member and carer input into new organisational structures.
It is accepted that a recovery orientation should inform every aspect of service delivery and that service users should be partners in their own care. The Recovery approach that we want to see places a unique emphasis on the value of each person and their understanding of their illness and should be seen as natural process which service users believe can put greater choice and control back in their hands.
The 'Advancing Recovery in Ireland' (ARI) initiative is a partnership project between the HSE and other bodies which recognises the service provider, service user and family as equal stakeholders. The initiative focuses on service level structures, systems and practices that can maximise personal recovery opportunities and outcomes for service users. Some of the innovations being developed through ARI are Recovery Colleges, Peer Support Working and the Recovery Context inventory Tool. The ARI is an 18 month initiative which is being rolled out on a phased basis to allow maximum benefit, the initial phase of which commenced in May 2013.
This Government has, since 2012, provided additional funding totalling €90 million and some 1,100 posts primarily to strengthen and enhance Community Mental Health Teams to ensure multidisciplinary representation on these teams, including social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists etc. The Counselling in Primary Care Service (CIPC), which was launched in July 2013, is a new national service which will improve access for people to counselling in a primary care setting. At full capacity, CIPC will be able to deliver short term counselling to approx. 13,000 people over a full year. Medical card holders aged 18 and over who are referred by their GP or other member of the primary care team can have up to 8 counselling sessions to address mild to moderate psychological difficulties.
All psychiatrists prescribe medication following evidence based practice on the treatment of specific mental illnesses. All psychiatrists are required by the Medical Council to complete a programme of ongoing professional education to ensure they maintain up to date in all relevant aspects in their area of clinical specialism. This is overseen by the Irish College of Psychiatrists on behalf of the Medical Council. The Mental Health Commission requires each inpatient mental health unit to have a policy on the prescribing, dispensing and storage of medication based on its standards. During its annual inspection of each inpatient unit, the Inspector of Mental Health Services examines each unit's policy and reports on its compliance.
202. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the hospital groupings; the chief executive officers of each and when they were appointed; and when the legislation underpinning establishment of the groups will be published. [30512/14]
View answerAhead of the establishment of Independent Hospital Trusts on a statutory footing, seven non-statutory Hospital Groups have been established. These are the Dublin East Hospital Group, Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, Dublin North East Hospital Group, West/North West Hospital Group, South/South West Hospital Group, University of Limerick Hospital Group and the Children's Hospital Group. Details of the hospitals in each group are set out below.
It is a priority for the Health Service Executive to have CEOs and management teams in place in all Hospital Groups as soon as possible in order to progress the extensive reform programme for Hospital Groups. The HSE has advised that Group CEOs are currently in place for three hospital groups. These are Mr Bill Maher, who was appointed to the West/North West Hospital Group on the 9th January 2012, Ms Ann Doherty, who was appointed to the UL Hospital Group on the 9th January 2012, and Ms Eilish Hardiman who was appointed to the Children's Hospital Group on the 1st November 2013. Mr Gerry O'Dwyer was appointed as CEO to the South/South West Hospital Group on an interim basis on the 3rd March 2014. Interim arrangements are in place in relation to operational responsibility for Dublin East, Dublin Midlands and Dublin North-East Hospital Groups pending the recruitment of CEOs for these Groups.
Phase II of the Health Reform Programme provides for the dissolution and replacement of the Health Service Executive with the introduction of a formal purchaser/provider split, the establishment of a Healthcare Commissioning Agency and a range of provider agencies. These include Hospital Trusts and a community care structure to deliver Primary and Social Care.
My Department is currently working on a policy paper setting out a coherent legal and governance framework for the implementation of Phase II of the Reform Programme. In parallel it is also developing legislative proposals for the implementation of this Phase of the Programme.
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No. |
Composition |
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i |
Dublin North East: Beaumont Hospital; Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda;Connolly Hospital; Cavan General Hospital; Rotunda Hospital; Louth County Hospital; Monaghan Hospital. (Academic Partner: RCSI). |
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ii |
Dublin Midlands: St James's Hospital; The Adelaide & Meath Hospital, Dublin, including the National Children's Hospital; Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore; Naas General Hospital; Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise; the Coombe Women & Infant University Hospital. (Academic Partner: TCD). |
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iii |
Dublin East:Mater Misericordiae University Hospital; St Vincent's University Hospital; Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar; St Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny; Wexford General Hospital; National Maternity Hospital; Our Lady's Hospital, Navan; St Columcille's Hospital; St Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire; Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital; Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. (Academic Partner: UCD). |
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iv |
South/South West: Cork University Hospital/CUMH; Waterford Regional Hospital; Kerry General Hospital; Mercy University Hospital; South Tipperary General Hospital; South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital; Bantry General Hospital; Mallow General Hospital, Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital, Kilcreene. (Academic Partner: UCC). |
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v |
West/North West: University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital; Sligo Regional Hospital; Letterkenny General Hospital; Mayo General Hospital; Portiuncula Hospital; Roscommon County Hospital. (Academic Partner: NUIG). |
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vi |
UL (Midwest): University of Limerick Hospitals - Limerick; Ennis; Nenagh; St John's; UL Maternity Hospital; Croom Orthopaedic. (Academic Partner: UL). |
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vii |
Children's Hospital Group: The acute paediatric services in Dublin; Our Lady's Children's Hospital - Crumlin, Children's University Hospital Temple Street, and the paediatric service in AMNCH – Tallaght. (Academic Partner: All Universities) |
203. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the senior staff, by appointment, that have retired or resigned from the Health Service Executive and his Department since 1 January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30513/14]
View answerFrom the level of Assistant Secretary and higher there have been two retirements and no resignations in my Department since 1 January 2014.
The HSE has been requested to forward the information in respect of that organisation directly to the Deputy.
204. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [30523/14]
View answerThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
205. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of mental health services in accident and emergency departments throughout the country; his plans to increase the level of funding for mental health care in accident and emergency departments nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30524/14]
View answerWhere an individual is in distress, their fist point of contact is the GP who can assess their situation and decide if referral to a specialist service is required. In the event of an emergency, an individual may present to a hospital emergency department where he/she will be assessed and may, if it is deemed clinically appropriate, be referred to the mental health service or may be admitted to an acute psychiatric unit.
Since 2012, this Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services with the provision of an additional €90 million and some 1,100 new posts for mental health, including 37 new Clinical Nurse Specialist posts for hospital emergency departments as part of the Clinical Care Programme for responding to self harm presentations. The question of funding for mental health next year will be considered as part of the Estimates Process 2015.
206. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health in view of the 2007 case, details supplied, in which the European Court of Justice held that compulsory retirement clauses set by law were discriminatory on grounds of age and could only be objectively justified in certain circumstances, and the High Court approving the decision, if he will review Health Service Executive contracts which have a retirement age of 65 for persons who may wish to work longer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30537/14]
View answerIn the Judgement referred to by the Deputy, it was held that the Minister was obliged to justify compulsory retirement at age 65. The Court went on to outline that such a measure could be justified by reference to the following: (a) That the measure is a genuine and determining occupational requirement; (b) That the measure is aimed at preserving operational capacity; (c) That the measure is justified by a legitimate aim - in the case in question this was employment policy; (d) That the measure is justified by a legitimate aim, and that the means of achieving that aim are appropriate and necessary.
In light of the current legislative position, I do not consider that the review sought by the Deputy is warranted.
207. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the position regarding fampyra being made available to multiple sclerosis sufferers who have benefited from same and could not afford the cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30542/14]
View answerThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.
The HSE received an application for the inclusion of fampridine (Fampyra®) in the GMS and community drugs schemes. The application was considered in line with the procedures and timescales agreed by the Department of Health and the HSE with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) for the assessment of new medicines. In accordance with these procedures, the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE) conducted a pharmacoeconomic evaluation of fampridine and concluded that, as the manufacturer was unable to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of fampridine in the Irish healthcare setting, it was unable to recommend the reimbursement of the product. The report is available on the NCPE's website, www.ncpe.ie. The NCPE report is an important input to assist the HSE in its decision making process and informs further discussions between the HSE and the manufacturer of the drug. The HSE assessment process is intended to arrive at a decision on the funding of new medicines that is clinically appropriate, fair, consistent and sustainable. In these circumstances, the HSE has not approved the reimbursement of Fampridine under the GMS or other community drug schemes. However, I am aware that studies are ongoing to assess the wider impact of fampridine on both walking and quality of life for persons diagnosed with MS. The results of these studies will contribute to the evidence base demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of the product which can be used to support future applications for its inclusion on the lists of reimbursable items supplied under the GMS and other community drugs scheme.
The HSE met with Biogen Idec recently to discuss a potential revised application. The HSE expects that Biogen Idec will submit a revised application. The HSE will then re-consider the application in as timely a fashion as possible in line with the agreed procedures and timescales for the assessment of new medicines.
208. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the action plan for Cavan-Monaghan hospital to achieve and maintain scheduled care wait time targets for 2014, which was submitted to the national director of acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30574/14]
View answerThe action plan submitted by Cavan & Monaghan Hospital relates to the achievements and maintenance of scheduled care wait time targets for patients availing of outpatients appointments. This plan was submitted to the National Director of Acute Hospitals in Quarter 1 2014. It is currently under review by the National Director.
At local level Cavan & Monaghan Hospital are doing all possible to facilitate outpatient appointments within the target timeframes for patients.
209. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is immediately given an appointment for orthodontic treatment as she has been waiting for same since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30581/14]
View answerThe HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.
210. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all persons appointed by him to a State board in 2014 to date in tabular form; the name of the person and board in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/14]
View answerThe following table sets out the appointments made by me to State Boards so far in 2014.
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Name |
Board |
Appointment Date |
Expiry Date |
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Mr Colm Gaynor |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Dr Marilyn Brown |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Mr David Anderson |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Ms Sylvia Mehigan |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Ms Yolanda Garcia |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Mr Peter Nowlan |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Professor David Henshall |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Dr Joe Collins |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Dr Dan Lyons |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Professor David Smith |
National Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (IMB) |
09/01/2014 |
08/01/2019 |
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Mr William Early |
Beaumont Hospital |
16/01/2014 |
15/01/2017 |
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Ms Pauline Bryan |
Dental Council |
31/01/2014 |
11/01/2016 |
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Professor Paul Gorecki |
Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Council |
31/01/2014 |
30/01/2018 |
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Mr David Seaman |
Tallaght Hospital Board |
03/02/2014 |
02/02/2017 |
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Ms Patricia Barker |
Tallaght Hospital Board |
03/02/2014 |
02/02/2017 |
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Ms Laura Cuddihy |
Beaumont Hospital Board |
03/02/2014 |
02/02/2017 |
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Mr Brian Healy |
Beaumont Hospital Board |
13/02/2014 |
11/02/2017 |
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Mr Brendan Kehoe |
Food Safety Consultative Council |
14/02/2014 |
13/02/2019 |
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Ms Una Fitzgibbon |
Food Safety Consultative Council |
14/02/2014 |
13/02/2019 |
|
Mr Pat Daly |
Food Safety Consultative Council |
14/02/2014 |
13/02/2019 |
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Mr Donal Maguire |
Food Safety Consultative Council |
14/02/2014 |
13/02/2019 |
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Professor Helen O'Neill |
Leopardstown Park Hospital |
14/02/2014 |
04/09/2015 |
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Ms Deirdre Larkin |
Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Council |
19/02/2014 |
18/02/2018 |
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Ms Kate Williams |
Irish Blood Transfusion Service |
19/02/2014 |
14/02/2017 |
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Dr Stuart Evans |
Beaumont Hospital |
26/02/2014 |
24/02/2017 |
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Ms Bernadette Costello |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
|
Mr Patrick Gibbons |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
|
Mr James Melly |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
|
Dr Jack Nagle |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
|
Mr Brendan O'Donoghue |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
|
Dr Terence McWade |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
|
Ms Anne-Marie Taylor |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
|
Ms Sheila Bailey |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
28/02/2014 |
27/02/2017 |
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Mr Michael Collins |
St James's Hospital |
10/03/2014 |
09/03/2019 |
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Mr Brian Murray |
St James's Hospital |
10/03/2014 |
09/03/2019 |
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Mr Shane McCarthy |
Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Council |
13/03/2014 |
12/03/2018 |
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Dr Cathy Kelly |
National Cancer Registry Ireland |
26/03/2014 |
14/02/2016 |
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Ms Bairbre O'Neill |
Health Information and Quality Authority |
31/03/2014 |
30/03/2019 |
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Mr Martin Keane |
St James's Hospital |
03/04/2014 |
02/04/2019 |
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Ms Mary Fennessy |
Health Information and Quality Authority |
07/04/2014 |
06/04/2019 |
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Ms Judith Foley |
Health Information and Quality Authority |
07/04/2014 |
06/04/2019 |
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Councillor Tom Kelleher |
Beaumont Hospital |
09/04/2014 |
08/04/2017 |
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Mr Mel Greaney |
Beaumont Hospital |
09/04/2014 |
08/04/2017 |
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Mr Peter Davison |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Ms Norma Judge |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Ms Vivienne Star |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
|
Mr Owen Blee |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
|
Ms Eilis Donal-English |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Mr Peter McGrath |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Mr Seamus Boland |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Ms Majella Daly |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
09/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Dr Geraldine Robbins |
Beaumont Hospital |
09/04/2014 |
08/04/2017 |
|
Ms Olwyn Ryan |
Radiographers Registration Board |
23/04/2014 |
23/01/2018 |
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Ms Dympna Watson |
Radiographers Registration Board |
23/04/2014 |
23/01/2018 |
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Dr Martin Coyne |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
23/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Mr Charles Irwin |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
23/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Ms Patricia Logan |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
23/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
|
Ms Ann Sheehan |
Interim Optical Registration Board |
23/04/2014 |
N\A (Until the establishment of the statutorily established Optical Registration Board in due course) |
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Ms Mo Flynn |
Health and Social Care Professionals Council |
24/04/2014 |
23/04/2017 |
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Mr Roy Brennan |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Ms Jane Carolan |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Dr Mark Delargy |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Professor Giuseppe De Vito |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Mr John Dolan |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Mr Padraig Heverin |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Ms Anne Horgan |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Mr John Kerrane |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Ms Ruth Magee |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Ms Martina Ryan |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Ms Aileen Sheehan |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Dr Emma Stokes |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Ms Ruth Whelan |
Physiotherapists Registration Board |
20/05/2014 |
19/05/2018 |
|
Dr Elizabeth Kenny |
Irish Blood Transfusion Service |
21/05/2014 |
20/05/2017 |
|
Dr Julie Heslin |
Irish Blood Transfusion Service |
21/05/2014 |
20/05/2017 |
|
Dr Elizabeth Keane |
Irish Medicines Board |
22/05/2014 |
21/05/2019 |
|
Mr Patrick M Brangan |
Irish Medicines Board |
22/05/2014 |
21/05/2019 |
|
Mr Wilf Higgins |
Irish Medicines Board |
22/05/2014 |
21/05/2017 |
|
Dr Diarmuid Quinlan |
Irish Medicines Board |
22/05/2014 |
21/05/2019 |
|
Dr Barry Cullen |
Health Research Board |
26/05/2014 |
25/05/2019 |
|
Professor William Molloy |
Health Research Board |
26/05/2014 |
25/05/2019 |
|
Dr Tony O'Connell |
National Paediatric Hospital Development Board |
27/05/2014 |
30/07/2018 |
|
Dr Jorgen Georgsen |
Irish Blood Transfusion Service |
01/06/2014 |
31/05/2017 |
|
Mr John Horan |
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
03/06/2014 |
02/06/2017 |
|
Ms Margaret Moran |
Food Safety Authority of Ireland |
09/06/2014 |
08/06/2017 |
|
Professor Brendan McCartan |
Health and Social Care Professionals Council |
27/06/2014 |
20/03/2017 |
|
Mr Ciaran Byrne |
Food Safety Authority of Ireland |
07/07/2014 |
06/07/2017 |
211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the future development and retention of St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22, remains a priority having particular regard to the excellent quality and standard of service traditionally provided there; the extent to which it is proposed to upgrade and expand these services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30612/14]
View answer215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason staff members at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22, have been encouraged to transfer to other health installations and facilities in the region over the past 12 months; the effect this is likely to have on the future of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30616/14]
View answer216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the scale and nature of discussions that have taken place or continue to take place with the authorities at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22, or independent of such authorities; the extent to which the future development of the hospital's facilities is likely to be affected by any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30617/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 211, 215 and 216 together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the basis on which a third party felt they had a right to make a claim to the ownership of property and land at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30613/14]
View answer213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when he will have the issue of title to the properties at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22 resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30614/14]
View answer217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the basis on which a third party was sufficiently confident to lodge a claim to title of part or all of the property at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30618/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 212, 213 and 217 together.
Management of the health property estate is a service matter. Therefore your questions have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the Health Information and Quality Authority has carried out inspections of hospitals or health installations in the public and private sector which have resulted in remedial works and-or upgrading of services or other improvements that have been undertaken at a specific cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30615/14]
View answerSince the Health Information and Quality Authority was established by the Health Act 2007, it has carried out a large number of inspections of designated centres for older people, children's residential centres, special care units and foster care settings and hospitals. In November 2013 HIQA took on responsibility for the regulation of residential and residential respite services for children and adults with disabilities provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE), private organisations or voluntary bodies.
HIQA publishes the results of all its inspections which includes recommendations on any improvements necessary to meet the requirements of the regulations and standards which are in place. The Department or HIQA does not keep a record of the cost of remedial works undertaken or service improvements introduced by public and private service providers in order to comply with these regulations and standards.
218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which assistance can be offered towards home treatment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30619/14]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when orthodontic treatment will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30636/14]
View answerThe HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.
220. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will list and itemise the title and reference of every statutory instrument signed by him from 1 May 2014 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30653/14]
View answerThe information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
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S.I Number |
Title |
Date signed by Minister |
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198 |
European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 |
1 May 2014 |
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203 |
European Union (Application of Patients Rights in Cross Border Healthcare) Regulations 2014 |
14 May 2014 |
|
205 |
Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 (Commencement) Order 2014 |
14 May 2014 |
|
206 |
European Communities (Official Controls on the Import of Food of Non-animal Origin) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2014 |
14 May 2014 |
|
209 |
European Communities (Quality and Safety of Human Tissues and Cells) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 |
14 May 2014 |
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299 |
Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 |
2 July 2014 |
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300 |
Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 |
2 July 2014 |
|
311 |
Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Allowable Deductions) Regulations 2014 |
3 July 2014 |
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312 |
Health Insurance Act 1994 (Determination of Relevant Increase under Section 7A and Provision of Information under Section 7B) Regulations 2014 |
7 July 2014 |
221. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is immediately given an appointment at the Mater Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30662/14]
View answerThe scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and hospital involved.
In relation to the specific case raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
