Written Answers Nos. 670-689
670. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO currently waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care and the number waiting up to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [33946/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
671. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO currently awaiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting up to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [33947/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
672. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO currently waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care; the number waiting up to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [33948/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
673. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO currently waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting up to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [33949/17]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
674. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO currently waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care; and the number waiting up to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [33950/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
675. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO currently waiting for an oral health appointment in primary care; and the number waiting up to 12 weeks, 12 to 26 weeks, 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [33951/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
676. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the primary care centre projects announced on 17 July 2012; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33952/17]
View answerDelivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process, which evolves to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.
The following table gives details of the 35 locations announced on 17 July 2012, and their current status including estimated opening dates. One of these primary care centres is already operational and a further six are projected to open in 2017, and ten in 2018.
In addition, it should be noted that 57 primary care centres have been opened since 2011, and a further 12 primary care centres are projected to open in 2017 or early 2018, in addition to those shown in the following table.
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Count |
HSE Region |
County |
Location/PCT Name |
Delivery Method |
Project Status - Q1-Q2 2017 |
|
1 |
DML |
Dublin |
Rowlagh/North Clondalkin |
Direct build |
Stage 2a design team report completed. HSE finalising purchase agreement of site at Collinstown Park School. Purchase agreement is subject to planning permission being granted for the development. |
|
2 |
DML |
Dublin |
Curlew Road/Crumlin/Drimnagh |
Direct build |
Planning permission in place |
|
3 |
DML |
Dublin |
Knocklyon/Rathfarnham |
Direct build |
Planning permission in place |
|
4 |
DML |
Wicklow |
Rathdrum |
Operational Lease |
Planning approved. HSE has finalised layouts. Construction due to commence to commence Q2 2017 and projected to open Q3 2018 |
|
5 |
DML |
Kildare |
Kilcock |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
6 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Coolock/Darndale |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
7 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Summerhill, north inner city Dublin |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
8 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Balbriggan |
Operational Lease |
Construction completed Q2 2017, projected operational Q3 2017 |
|
9 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Swords |
Operational Lease |
Expressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed |
|
10 |
DNE |
Louth |
Drogheda north |
Operational Lease |
Developer re-engaged. Existing building requires fitout. If legal discussions complete successfully, projected construction start Q2/Q3 2017, projected completion Q1 2018 and operational Q2 2018. |
|
11 |
DNE |
Meath |
Laytown and Bettystown |
Operational Lease |
Project is progressing as operational lease. Schedule of accommodation under review |
|
12 |
DNE |
Meath |
Kells |
Operational Lease |
Operational since Q1 2016 |
|
13 |
DNE |
Monaghan |
Carrickmacross |
Operational Lease |
Viable expression of interest has recently been received. Currently waiting for formal submissions. |
|
14 |
South |
Carlow |
Tullow/Rathvilly/Hacketstown |
Direct build |
Adjoining landowner has re-engaged with HSE. Options being reviewed. |
|
15 |
South |
Kilkenny |
Kilkenny city (East) |
Operational Lease |
Priced offer approved. Letter of Intent issued. |
|
16 |
South |
Wexford |
Wexford town |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
17 |
South |
Waterford |
Dungarvan |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
18 |
South |
Waterford |
Waterford city (east) |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
19 |
South |
Cork |
Cork city - Ballyphehane/Togher/Greenmount/The Lough |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Layouts being developed. |
|
20 |
South |
Kerry |
Tralee |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Layouts being developed. |
|
21 |
South |
Tipperary |
Carrick-on-Suir |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
22 |
South |
Tipperary |
Clonmel |
Operational Lease |
Reviewing accommodation requirements before progressing to stage 3 |
|
23 |
West |
Tipperary |
Thurles |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued 10/12/2015. Project progressing towards Agreement for Lease. |
|
24 |
West |
Limerick |
Limerick city (Ballinacurra/ Weston) |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
25 |
West |
Clare |
Ennis |
Operational Lease |
Expressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed |
|
26 |
West |
Galway |
Tuam |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
27 |
West |
Galway |
Gort |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent withdrawn 24/05/2016. Possible re-advertisement. |
|
28 |
West |
Roscommon |
Boyle |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
29 |
West |
Roscommon |
Ballaghadereen |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued 27/10/2015. Project progressing to Agreement for Lease. |
|
30 |
West |
Mayo |
Westport |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
31 |
West |
Mayo |
Claremorris |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
32 |
West |
Sligo |
Ballymote |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
33 |
West |
Donegal |
Dungloe - An Clochán Liath |
Operational Lease |
Re-advertised for Operational Lease option. Expressions of interest received. |
|
34 |
West |
Donegal |
Donegal town |
Operational Lease |
Expressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed |
|
Coolock and Darndale were announced as two separate locations |
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The mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care centres is dependent on a number of factors. Some of these factors are outside the control of the Health Service Executive. Regardless of the delivery mechanism, all potential primary care infrastructure is subject to suitable locations being offered / provided / available, to successful planning processes and GP commitment to sharing accommodation and delivering health care services with HSE staff. In addition the operational lease mechanism is subject to market pressures such as the developers' access to adequate financing.
677. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the percentage of serious reportable events currently being notified within 24 hours to a designated officer. [33953/17]
View answer678. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the percentage of mandatory investigations commenced within 48 hours of the events occurring. [33954/17]
View answer679. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the percentage of mandatory investigations currently completed within four months of notification of the events occurring. [33955/17]
View answer680. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the percentage of reportable events in 2017 that have been reported within 30 days of occurrence to the designated officer. [33956/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 677 to 680, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters the questions have been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
The Department of Health takes the management of patient safety very seriously and the establishment of the National Patient Safety Office (NPSO) is just one of a number of patient safety reforms agreed by Government in November 2015. The Office, launched in December 2016, is overseeing a programme of patient safety measures including progressing a programme of legislation. This legislative programme will include provision for the open disclosure of patient safety incidents, through the Department of Justice and Equality's Civil Liability Amendment Bill 2017; the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill, which will provide for the mandatory reporting of serious incidents, and a Patient Safety Licensing Bill, which will introduce a regulatory regime for all hospitals as well as certain designated high risk activities.
In particular, the General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill approved by Government in November 2015 provides for the extension of the Health Information and Quality Authority's (HIQA’s) remit to the private sector, mandatory external reporting of Serious Reportable Events and measures to promote clinical audit. The measures to support clinical audit and patient safety incident notifications in the Bill will help promote a culture of patient safety and build a health service which can identify, respond to and learn from error and monitor and commit to ongoing quality improvement through identifying opportunities for improvement. The Bill has undergone pre-legislative scrutiny (PLS) with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. The PLS Report was forwarded to the Minister on 15 May and is currently being considered by the Department.
In addition, HIQA and the Mental Health Commission have recently finalised new 'Standards on the Conduct of Reviews of Patient Safety Incidents' which expand on the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare. This set of standards along with the mandatory reporting of serious reportable events provided for in the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill and provisions intended for open disclosure will provide a comprehensive patient-centred approach to preventing, managing and learning from incidents. Finally, the Health Service Executive's (HSE's) Incident Management Framework is currently being revised and will guide staff in system analysis methodology and levels of investigation required to facilitate the learning from adverse events and the prevention of reoccurrence.
681. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in May 2017; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than of 20 minutes to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; the number that waited longer than 40 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes and more than 180 minutes for same. [33957/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
682. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of operations and procedures that have been cancelled or postponed in each public hospital to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33958/17]
View answerIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
683. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of operations and procedures that have been cancelled or postponed in each voluntary hospital to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33959/17]
View answerIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
684. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures the HSE has procured from private and independent hospitals to date in 2017; the amount which has been spent by the HSE on these procedures in private and independent hospitals to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33960/17]
View answerIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
685. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of staff at national director level, assistant national director level, general manager level and grade VIII level in the HSE on 1 July 2017 or the latest date available. [33961/17]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
686. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of public or voluntary hospitals that carry out MRI scans; and the number of persons waiting as of 1 July 2017 or the nearest available date for such a procedure at each of the hospitals in waiting periods of less than three months, three months to six months, six months to nine months, nine months to 12 months and more than 12 months. [33962/17]
View answerIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
687. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the public or voluntary hospitals that carry out CT scans; and the number of persons waiting as of 1 July 2017 or the nearest available date for such a procedure at each of the hospitals in waiting periods of less than three months, three months to six months, six months to nine months, nine months to 12 months and more than 12 months. [33963/17]
View answerIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
688. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of public or voluntary hospitals that carry out bone scans; and the number of persons waiting as of 1 July 2017 or the nearest available date for such a procedure at each of the hospitals in the waiting periods of less than three months, three months to six months, six months to nine months, nine months to 12 months and more than 12 months. [33964/17]
View answerIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
689. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of public or voluntary hospitals that carry out angiograms; and the number of persons waiting as of 1 July 2017 or the nearest available date for such a procedure at each of the hospitals in the waiting periods of less than three months, three months to six months, six months to nine months, nine months to 12 months and more than 12 months. [33965/17]
View answerIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
