Michael Healy-Rae
Question:771. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a cataract operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34228/17]
View answerHospital Appointments Status
Questions (771)
Written answers
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 scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (772)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:772. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a cataract operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34272/17]
View answerWritten answers
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 scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (773)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:773. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a cataract operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34274/17]
View answerWritten answers
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 scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (774)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:774. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34275/17]
View answerWritten answers
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 scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (775)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:775. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a cataract operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34276/17]
View answerWritten answers
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 scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Disabilities Assessments
Questions (776, 777)
Michael McGrath
Question:776. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of assessments of children with possible special needs which are currently outstanding beyond the time periods permitted by the Disability Act 2005 in Cork city and county. [34289/17]
View answerMichael McGrath
Question:777. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received by the HSE in respect of children with possible special needs in the Cork South Lee area in the 12 months beginning January 2015; and the number of same which were completed within the statutory time limits set down by the Disability Act 2005. [34290/17]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 776 and 777 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 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.
Hospital Waiting Lists
Questions (778, 779)
Michael McGrath
Question:778. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information (details supplied) regarding public hospital waiting lists. [34292/17]
View answerMichael McGrath
Question:779. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information (details supplied) regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery [34293/17]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 778 and 779 together.
The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is responsible for the collection, collation and publication of Inpatient/Day Case and Outpatient waiting lists. Waiting list information is published on the NTPF website at the end of each month. The information is presented in different report formats, i.e. by Hospital, Hospital Group, and by Specialty on www.ntpf.ie.
In relation to the specific query raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Health Services Provision
Questions (780)
Tony McLoughlin
Question:780. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health if women who have had breast cancer, who have a medical card and are measured and fitted for two bras per year, can also be fitted for a swimsuit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34297/17]
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (781)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:781. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a cataract operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34324/17]
View answerWritten answers
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 scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Eating Disorders
Questions (782)
James Browne
Question:782. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons presenting for eating-related disorders, by county, by type of disorder, both male and female; in tabular form, the interventions in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34338/17]
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As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
Domiciliary Care Allowance Data
Questions (783)
James Browne
Question:783. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for children who are recipients of domiciliary care allowance to be approved for full medical cards without assessments as promised in July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34339/17]
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Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) medical cards have been certified for use since 1 June 2017. From this date, children for whom a DCA is paid automatically qualify for a medical card without assessment.
For a child in receipt of DCA but who currently does not have a DCA medical card, the parent or guardian must register for the scheme either online or through a paper-based form. For a child who held a medical card (under discretion or otherwise) prior to 1 June 2017 and who is in receipt of DCA, the HSE will have automatically issued them a DCA medical card. For a child who held a GP Visit Card (under discretion or otherwise) prior to 1 June 2017, their card will have been automatically upgraded by the HSE to a full DCA medical card.
Mental Health Services Expenditure
Questions (784)
James Browne
Question:784. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the expenditure on mental health to date in 2017; and the equivalent figures on a like for like basis in terms of services provided in each of the years from 2010 to 2016, taking into consideration reclassifications of expenditure between 2010 and 2016. [34340/17]
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Mental Health Services Data
Questions (785)
James Browne
Question:785. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on services for CAMHS by county, for more than 12 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34341/17]
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As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
Health Services Staff Data
Questions (786)
James Browne
Question:786. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the original requirement set out for each position (details supplied); the number of these positions filled; and the number yet to be filled, taking account of demographic change in tabular form. [34342/17]
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As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
Mental Health Services Funding
Questions (787)
James Browne
Question:787. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2017 for the development of early intervention and prevention counselling services by mental health and primary care, specifically for young persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34343/17]
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Health Services Provision
Questions (788)
James Browne
Question:788. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the counties in which he plans to extend Jigsaw services. [34344/17]
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The HSE and Jigsaw recently finalised a 2017 Service Agreement which will consolidate the existing 13 Jigsaw sites across the country.
The HSE Mental Health Division is progressing a detailed evaluation of the existing Jigsaw services to provide a clearer evidence base to support the model, and to help inform further decisions regarding possible expansion of services. The process to initiate the review is expected to commence shortly.
The HSE and I are aware of various proposals to expand Jigsaw services, either arising from discussions with Jigsaw or from local groups seeking such expansion. The potential for further expansion can only be considered in the context of the HSE review, and in light of agreeing health service priorities overall for 2018, or beyond.
Mental Health Services Provision
Questions (789)
James Browne
Question:789. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to date in 2017 for specific services to enhance responses to those persons who are homeless and mentally ill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34345/17]
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An additional €2 million was made available from the additional €35 million allocated for mental health services in 2016, to address the specific health needs of homeless persons in the Dublin region, with a particular focus on mental health needs. A key requirement was that any mental health supports provided would be developed as part of an overall cohesive response to homelessness.
This funding was transferred to the HSE in 2016 to mainly fund Supported Temporary, and Long Term Accommodation across 5 different providers (€1.5m million approximately), expansion of In-Reach services (primary care and mental health) to Supported Temporary Accommodation settings (€330,000 approximately) and the expansion of health input into the Housing First Scheme. The €2 million provided in 2016 will continue to be provided in 2017 onwards to fund these additional services for homeless people with mental health and addiction needs.
The HSE National Service Plan 2017 sets out a commitment to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable in society, including the homeless. Amongst the priority actions for 2017 are to improve health outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, particularly those with addiction and mental health needs, by providing key worker, case management, general practitioner (GP) and nursing services; and to implement the health actions set out in Rebuilding Ireland, Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, on a phased basis, in order to provide the most appropriate primary care and mental health services to those in homeless services and improve their ability to sustain a normal tenancy.