Thomas P. Broughan
Question:213. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a full-time consultant endocrinologist at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [14369/17]
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Questions (213)
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In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Health Services Staff Data
Questions (214)
Thomas P. Broughan
Question:214. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of ultra-sonographers recruited by the Health Service Executive in the years 2014, 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017. [14370/17]
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I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
Health Services Staff Recruitment
Questions (215)
Billy Kelleher
Question:215. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available for the appointment of two outreach nurses to be based in both Crumlin and St. James's hospitals to care for epidermolysis bullosa patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14373/17]
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In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Departmental Funding
Questions (216)
Billy Kelleher
Question:216. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will sanction the co-funding of the DEBRA-funded outreach nurse according to a sliding scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14374/17]
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In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Questions (217)
Fergus O'Dowd
Question:217. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of speech therapists employed in full-time, part-time and on contract by the Health Service Executive by county; the number of persons, both children and adults, awaiting therapy; the waiting times for each county; the number of posts unfilled by county; the length of time they have been left unfilled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14394/17]
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I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
Services for People with Disabilities
Questions (218)
Róisín Shortall
Question:218. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans to restore funding for the provision of bus services for children with special needs to access early intervention services. [14399/17]
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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.
Disabilities Assessments
Questions (219)
Michael McGrath
Question:219. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need done under the Disability Act 2005; the number they are currently on the waiting list with the service provider; the number of children that are currently on the waiting list with the service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14408/17]
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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.
Medical Card Applications
Questions (220)
Charlie McConalogue
Question:220. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14467/17]
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Under 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 Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information was issued to Oireachtas members.
Question No. 221 answered with Question No. 208.
Mental Health Services Provision
Questions (222)
Róisín Shortall
Question:222. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the current waiting lists and waiting times for CAMHS in the Cork area; the consultant complement for this area; if staff are currently on extended leave; and the steps that will be taken to provide a timely service. [14485/17]
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As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.