Written Answers Nos. 376-391
376. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health when bulletin 7 of the drug prevalence survey 2014-2015 which focuses on gambling will be published in view of the fact that it was to be released in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8551/18]
View answerThe Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Drugs Prevalence Survey 2014/2015 contains data on prevalence rates on gambling. A section on gambling was included in this survey for the first time at the request of the Department of Justice and Equality.
The first results of the general population survey, Bulletin 1, indicated that 64.5% of respondents aged 15 or older reported gambling in the 12 months prior to the survey and 41.4% of respondents reported gambling in the 30 days prior to the survey.
There has been a delay in finalising the remaining Bulletins, including Bulletin 7 on gambling, due to the unavailability of the lead researcher. I expect that these will be published in the coming months.
377. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Cavan that are in receipt of personal assistance hours; the allocation of personal assistance hours to County Cavan; the steps the Health Service Executive is taking to ensure personal assistance services are consistently available nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8553/18]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.
378. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health if there have been changes to the assessment of needs process specifically that it would no longer include a specific diagnosis; if full assessments are no longer being carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8556/18]
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.
379. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health if there have been changes to the assessment of needs process; if assessment officers are being instructed to issue a service report without a full assessment; if so, the reason this instruction has been given and by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8557/18]
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.
380. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an application for core funding by an organisation (details supplied); and his views on the importance of catering for the mental health needs of the deaf community. [8559/18]
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 Health Service Executive’s National Service Plan for 2018 includes a goal to deliver timely, clinically effective and standardised safe mental health services in adherence to statutory requirements. This includes a commitment to implement enhanced services for those who are deaf and mentally ill.
As the Deputy's question relates to service issues, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
381. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an application for core funding by an organisation (details supplied); and his views on the importance of catering for the mental health needs of the deaf community here. [8567/18]
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 Health Service Executive’s National Service Plan for 2018 includes a goal to deliver timely, clinically effective and standardised safe mental health services in adherence to statutory requirements. This includes a commitment to implement enhanced services for those who are deaf and mentally ill.
As the Deputy's question relates to service issues, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
382. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting over 52 weeks for an occupational therapy assessment in a primary care setting, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8583/18]
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.
383. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a first appointment for CAMHS, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8584/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
384. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS staff working less than a 48 hour working week, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8585/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
385. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of overnight respite hours that were provided in each of the years 2012 to 2017, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8586/18]
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 Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
386. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that waited longer than 20 working days to receive treatment for prostate cancer, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8587/18]
View answerRapid Access Clinics for patients with suspected prostate cancer have been established in each of the eight designated cancer centres. The national target is that 90% of all prostate cancer patients are offered an appointment within 20 working days of the receipt of the referral letter.
In December 2017, the most recent figures available, 77% of patients were seen within 20 working days. The number of patients who waited longer than 20 working days in each designated cancer centre are set out below.
|
Hospital |
Patients waiting >20 working days in Dec-17 |
|
Beaumont Hospital |
0 |
|
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital |
1 |
|
St. Vincent’s University Hospital |
0 |
|
St. James’s Hospital |
15 |
|
Waterford University Hospital |
1 |
|
Cork University Hospital |
17 |
|
Limerick University Hospital |
16 |
|
University Hospital Galway |
0 |
|
Total |
50 |
387. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the complete mental health budget and actual spend for 2017 in this regard, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8588/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
388. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at the Linn Dara CAMHS clinic, Dublin 24; the criteria for referral to the clinic; if a psychological assessment needs to be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8591/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
389. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of designated specialist beds for the treatment of eating disorders in the public mental health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8605/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
390. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if there is grant aid available through his Department or organisations funded by his Department for the purchase of defibrillators by community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8611/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
391. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has environmental health officers covering south County Wicklow, namely, areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8625/18]
View answerThis is a matter for the HSE therefore I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
