Written Answers Nos. 1334-1362
1334. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were waiting for access to an ICU bed during June 2015; the duration of those waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25743/16]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
1335. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason there are different terms set out for accepting or declining an expression of interest in positions in the HSE advertised by the National Recruitment Service; and the reason a decision to accept or decline a position will have different consequences as to whether a person remains on a panel or not, depending on which panel the positions are for as can be seen from a notification (details supplied). [25760/16]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
1336. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds closed in County Sligo since 2013; his plans to provide additional respite beds in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25761/16]
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 Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
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 direct reply to the Deputy.
1337. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25762/16]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
1338. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of Irish citizens who have been placed in care outside the State for medical, special nursing and long-term care and whose care is being funded by the State; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25767/16]
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 10 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
1341. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he will review the provision of rehabilitation services with a view to developing another centre of excellence, in view of the recent news that waiting lists at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, are between one and two years for persons with acquired brain injuries; if he will consider the proposal by Kerry University Hospital to be the site of such a centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25785/16]
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. With regard to Neuro-rehabilitation services, the Programme for Partnership Government places a particular focus on a number of key programmes and strategies, including publishing a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community.
Currently, a steering group led by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Social Care Division, which includes the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, has drafted an Implementation Framework for the National Policy & Strategy for Neuro-rehabilitation Services, which will guide and oversee the reconfiguration and development of Neuro-rehabilitation structures and services at national and local level.
Alongside these developments, the Government announced a major development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital which will deliver a purpose built hospital on the site with 120 beds and include 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 HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
1342. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to re-orienting the funding stream for home care packages and home help hours to a demand-led model as opposed to the current block grant system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25789/16]
View answerI and the Government have committed to improving the resourcing of home care services as a priority in the period ahead. I am also considering how the service can be optimally structured to meet the needs of clients in as consistent and transparent a way as possible within the resources available at any given time. In this context the Health Research Board has been asked to carry out an evidence review to examine the regulation and funding of home care services in comparable jurisdictions. This should be completed by the end of the year and will inform future decisions about the structure and governance of home care services.
1343. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Derrybeg-Bunbeg, County Donegal; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25795/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1344. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Castlebar, County Mayo; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25796/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1345. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Windmill Court, Garryowen, Limerick city; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25797/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1346. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Borrisokane, County Tipperary; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25798/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1347. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Charleville, County Cork; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25799/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1348. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Ballyheigue, County Kerry; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25800/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1349. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Tipperary town; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25801/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1350. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Carnew, south Wicklow; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25802/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1351. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Kilnamanagh-Tymon, County Dublin; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25803/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1352. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Springfield, Tallaght, County Dublin; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25804/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1353. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Tus Nua, Kildare town; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25805/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1354. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Celbridge, County Kildare; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25806/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1355. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Blessington, County Wicklow; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25807/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1356. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Ballymahon, County Longford; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25808/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1357. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Mullingar, County Westmeath; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25809/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1358. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Kells, County Meath; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25810/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1359. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Tullamore, County Offaly; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25811/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1360. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Corduff, County Dublin; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25812/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1361. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Blanchardstown, County Dublin; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
1362. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by grade that will be employed in the new primary care centre in Grangegorman, Dublin; the services which will be provided; the number of additional staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25814/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
