Written Answers Nos. 164-169
164. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health why he has not provided an assessment of need to a person (details supplied) under the Disability Act 2005; why there is such a delay; the action he is taking to resolve the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16151/16]
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.
As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for 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.
165. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health to expedite surgery for a person (details supplied). [16152/16]
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.
166. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive speech and language therapy; and the reason for the delayed referral. [16159/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been 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.
167. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding. [16163/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred 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 them.
168. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the grants and financial assistance available to a person (details supplied). [16166/16]
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 the specific case raised, 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.
169. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will fill, on schedule, the three posts comprising a mixture of community-based diabetes nurse specialists, senior dietitians and senior podiatrists, which were sanctioned to support the diabetes community in west Dublin and County Kildare as part of the 2016 Health Service Executive's plan, which sanctioned 36 posts nationally to support the implementation of the type 2 diabetes cycle of care initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16252/16]
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. 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.
