Written Answers Nos. 177-183
177. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will increase the funding to the National Rehabilitation Hospital to facilitate an increase in the therapies provided which have been curtailed due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13943/16]
View answerThe Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
The Government announced a major development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital with a commitment of around €40 million. The new development will deliver a 120 bed ward capacity, including support therapies, paediatric and acquired brain injury wards, a hydrotherapy unit and a sports hall.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a more detailed direct reply to the Deputy. 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 the matter up with the HSE.
178. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons up to 65 years of age who have an acquired brain injury including stroke who are residing in publicly funded hospitals; and the number of these persons who are regarded as delayed discharges, by public hospital, in tabular form. [13944/16]
View answerAs 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.
179. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients, men, women and children with type 1 diabetes, attending the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group who are awaiting insulin pump therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13945/16]
View answer180. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time in the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group for insulin pump therapy, by hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13946/16]
View answer182. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the waiting time and the number of persons on the waiting list to see an endocrinologist for type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13948/16]
View answer183. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of cardiac patients attending the Cork hospitals of the south and south-west hospital group who are diabetics and awaiting an appointment with an endocrinologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13949/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 179, 180, 182 and 183 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.
181. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of carbohydrate counting courses for type 1 diabetics the Health Service Service Executive will organise in County Cork in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13947/16]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. 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.
