Written Answers Nos. 574-586
574. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health the number of the five respite beds provided by a company (details supplied) that are currently occupied on a semi-permanent to permanent basis by service users waiting for full-time adult residential care places. [34954/16]
View answer575. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the HSE in County Wexford is utilising respite accommodation for adults to cater for adults who require full-time residential care places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34955/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 575 together.
The 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 questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
576. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the costs incurred obtaining planning permission for the ambulance station in Edenderry. [34968/16]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
577. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the construction of a crisis house for the mental health service at Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34970/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
578. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a commitment by the HSE to relax and repeal a previously enforced time rule restricting the period of leave from the home for parents and guardians of children with complex needs receiving in-home nursing care in County Donegal to 30 minutes in duration has been executed and communicated to stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34971/16]
View answerAs this 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.
579. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if all nursing staff recruited as part of the most recent recruitment campaign to appoint personnel to provide in-home palliative care to children with complex needs in County Donegal, and that are currently on temporary contracts of employment, shall have their contracts automatically renewed prior to expiration or shall be offered a permanent position; the measures which will be put in place to ensure that service users do not experience any service disruption due to such contractual issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34972/16]
View answerAs this 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.
580. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if he will award funding for a home care package for a person (details supplied) to allow them to return home. [34974/16]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
581. 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. [34978/16]
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.
582. 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. [34985/16]
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.
583. 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. [34986/16]
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.
584. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding permanent nursing positions within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34987/16]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
585. 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. [34988/16]
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.
586. 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. [34989/16]
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.
