Written Answers Nos. 789-808
790. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the longest response for the ambulance service for calls from the Killarney area by month in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36945/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
791. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health the number of political staff employed in his Department, including parliamentary assistants, secretarial assistants, special advisers, drivers and other relevant positions; the number of civil or public service staff seconded to work within his Department or constituency offices; the salaries and job titles of each such person; the duty or role of each, in each of the years 2015 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/17]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy in respect of myself and the Ministers of State in my Department is set out below:
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Grade |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 to date |
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|
No. of Staff |
Salary |
No. of Staff |
Salary |
No. of Staff |
Salary |
|
|
Personal Assistant |
1 |
€54,490 |
* |
* |
||
|
1 |
€46,485 |
|||||
|
Personal Secretary |
2 |
€46.934.87 |
* |
* |
||
|
Special Advisor |
1 |
€91,716 |
1 |
€94,521 |
1 |
€62,027.82 |
|
1 |
€99,370.04 |
1 |
€89,906 |
1 |
€42,486.09 |
|
|
1 |
€87,258 |
1 |
€79,401 |
1 |
€56,628.34 |
|
|
1 |
€76,647 |
1 |
€55,816.76 |
|||
|
Civilian Driver |
4 |
32,964.72 |
10 |
€32,964.72 |
8 |
€32,964.72 |
|
Constituency Office |
1** |
€35,919 |
0 |
1** |
€964.61 |
|
*The Oireachtas now looks after the employment and pay of these grades.
** 2 x Clerical Officers seconded from Local Authority Sector.
792. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address hiring issues within the HSE (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/17]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
793. 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. [36963/17]
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 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.
794. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents seen by CAMHS in each of the years 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017, by community health organisation area, in tabular form. [36969/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
795. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the mental health services available to public patients in each primary care centre in tabular form. [36970/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
796. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent whole-time equivalents and the post title of each working in each of the CAMHS teams for each of the community health organisation areas. [36971/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
797. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the reason for his decision to privatise the HSE respite care service in County Sligo; when the tender for the privatised service in County Sligo will progress; the planned date for completion; and his further plans to privatise public respite care services. [36972/17]
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.
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.
798. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 700 of 26 July 2017, the details of the site master plan for the St. James's Hospital campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36973/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
799. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [36976/17]
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 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.
800. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [36977/17]
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 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.
801. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [36978/17]
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 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.
802. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [36979/17]
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 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.
803. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Cork on a waiting list for occupational therapy; the number awaiting occupational therapy services for up to 12 months, 24 months and 36 months and over, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36981/17]
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.
804. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities in County Cork in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities with a residential address in County Cork in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36982/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
805. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Kerry on a waiting list for occupational therapy; the number awaiting occupational therapy services for up to 12 months, 24 months and 36 months and over, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36983/17]
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.
806. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities in County Kerry in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the number of persons who presented for mental health services to HSE facilities with a residential address in County Kerry in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36984/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
807. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 891 of 17 May 2016, the number of persons with diabetes type 1 who are clinically indicated for insulin pump therapy; his plans to resource the necessary nurse specialists and dieticians to a hospital (details supplied) to provide local management of patients on insulin pump therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36985/17]
View answerIn relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
808. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been referred to Dublin or Cork from University Hospital Waterford for assessment and therapy, by age and gender, in the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36986/17]
View answerIn relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
