Written Answers Nos. 109-114
109. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will grant permission for an extension to the medical centre at Ballyragget, County Kilkenny to accommodate a practice nurse and if he will expedite the matter. [8737/16]
View answerThe development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health care system. Primary care centres procured through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multi-disciplinary primary health care. The mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care infrastructure is dependent on a number of factors. Regardless of the delivery mechanism, all potential primary care infrastructure is subject to suitable locations being offered / provided / available, to successful planning processes and GP commitment to sharing accommodation and delivering health care services with HSE staff.
There will always be more projects than can be funded by the Exchequer. As with all capital projects, the further development of the primary care infrastructure, including facilities in County Kilkenny, must be prioritised and considered within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the health service. The HSE will continue to apply the available funding for infrastructure development in the most effective way possible to meet current and future needs.
As the HSE is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you on the matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.
110. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his proposals to restore orthopaedic services in Cavan General Hospital in County Cavan, at least to the level of service that was provided in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8743/16]
View answer115. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his proposals to provide new accommodation and additional facilities for the emergency department at Cavan General Hospital in County Cavan, given the large number of patients attending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8752/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 115 together.
In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, 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.
111. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 378 of 22 March 2016, to schedule an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [8744/16]
View answerUnder the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
In relation to your further query in the above 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.
112. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for assessment with the child and adolescent mental health services. [8746/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue I am referring this question to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with you.
113. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8747/16]
View answerUnder the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2014, 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 HSE, sets out the processes that hospitals are to implement to manage waiting lists.
In relation to the particular 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.
114. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the transfer of a community hospital (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8749/16]
View answerAs 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.
