Written Answers Nos. 291-310
291. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied) and address the concerns of parents; his plans to enhance facilities or relocate these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43493/17]
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.
292. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [43494/17]
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 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.
293. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the analysis which has been made by HSE north lee, south lee and north Cork of the numbers of those awaiting assessment under the assessment of need provisions of the Disability Act 2005; the assessment officer staffing capacity processes; and if outstanding assessments of need will be expedited before the end of the fourth quarter of 2017. [43495/17]
View answer294. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the proposals he has considered from an organisation (details supplied) as service providers for disability services in its attempts to resolve the matter of growing waiting lists for assessment of need requests under the Disability Act 2005. [43496/17]
View answer295. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he has been advised by an organisation (details supplied) as to its incapacity to carry out assessments of need and of legal and statutory obligations on the part of the HSE in respect of delays in carrying out such assessments under the Disability Act 2005; and if so, the measures which will be taken to alleviate this issue. [43497/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 293 to 295, inclusive, 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's relate to a service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
296. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if general practitioner cover will be provided for Fermoy Community Hospital, County Cork. [43498/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
297. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of persons both inpatient and outpatient, that present with Parkinson’s disease here. [43499/17]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this matter has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
298. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the accident and emergency department of Wexford General Hospital does not have a psychiatric nurse employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43504/17]
View answer299. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to allocate a psychiatric nursing post to the accident and emergency department of Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43505/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 298 and 299 together.
As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
300. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the accident and emergency departments of hospitals that do not have a psychiatric nurse employed; the reason these departments do not have psychiatric nurse employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43506/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
301. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patient on patient attacks recorded within HSE facilities in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43507/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.
302. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health staff attacked by patients at HSE facilities in each of the years 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43508/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
303. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health nurses employed at the end of each of the years 2010 to 2016, and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43509/17]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
304. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a primary medical certificate will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43510/17]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
305. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43512/17]
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 an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
306. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a knee operation for a person (details supplied); if this appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43521/17]
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.
307. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43527/17]
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.
308. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [43531/17]
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.
309. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of speech and language therapy for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43552/17]
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's relate to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
310. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if full cover is in place for personnel employed at a respite facility (details supplied) in County Donegal who are availing of maternity leave or parental leave entitlements; the gaps in staff cover at the facility as a result; the number of hours each day for which cover is not in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43553/17]
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.
The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
