Written Answers Nos. 247-260
247. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapy, speech and language and child psychology posts vacant; the locations of each; the length of time they have been vacant; the way in which it impacted on waiting lists by location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19612/18]
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.
248. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if three MRI scans can be arranged as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied). [19614/18]
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 the Deputy directly.
249. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a physiological assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19624/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
250. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients (details supplied) cannot avail of a specific HSE service; and if the matter will be examined. [19635/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
251. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to the announcement on 9 June 2017 regarding the recruitment of 114 assistant psychologists, the number of the 114 who are newly recruited front-line staff as opposed to staff who were previously working unpaid and were subsequently awarded pay with the creation of the graded assistant psychologist post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19644/18]
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.
252. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of unpaid assistant psychologists working in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19645/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
253. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for an orthodontic appointment. [19659/18]
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 the Deputy directly.
254. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason that no annual report has been published by CAMHS since 2013. [19661/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
255. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for occupational therapy assessments for children between the ages of six and 18 with autism by CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19663/18]
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.
256. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting lists for occupational therapy assessments for children between the ages of six and 18 with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/18]
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.
257. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the child psychology posts at University Hospital Waterford under relevant headings (details supplied) to support children between the ages of six and 18 with autism in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19665/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
258. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Waterford between the ages of six and 18 awaiting autism spectrum disorders, ASD, diagnostic assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19666/18]
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.
259. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent psychologist posts in place for children between the ages of nought and six and six and 18 with autism, respectively, in Waterford city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19667/18]
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.
260. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent psychologist posts in place for children between the ages of nought and six and six and 18 with autism, respectively, in Kilkenny city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19668/18]
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.
