Wednesday, 26 Nov 2014

Written Answers Nos. 89-93

Health Services Expenditure

Questions (89)

Martin Ferris

Question:

89. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the hardship and consequences of the proposed cut of €44,437.50 to the budget of the Kerry Parents and Friends Association (details supplied); if he will ensure that these cuts are reversed; his views on the future viability of the Kerry Parents and Friends Association; and his further views on the tremendous service provided by the Kerry Parents and Friends Association [45420/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is fully committed to ensuring the on-going delivery of vital services and supports to people with disabilities within available resources.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is currently in the process of preparing its 2015 National Service Plan including its disability services programme for children and adults with disabilities.

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy on Kerry Parents & Friends Association, as this is a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Questions (90)

Jim Daly

Question:

90. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available for a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45429/14]

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. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Hospital Admissions

Questions (91)

Micheál Martin

Question:

91. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health when a bed will become available in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 to allow a person (details supplied) who is presently in Tallaght hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumour to receive medically recommended surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45432/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Medical Card Applications

Questions (92)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

92. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45439/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The 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. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.

Hospital Appointments Administration

Questions (93)

Ciaran Lynch

Question:

93. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive treatment in either the public or private system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45461/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular patient query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.