Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

Written Answers Nos. 581-597

HIQA Reports

Questions (581)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

581. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health if reports produced by HIQA in relation to dental services in County Roscommon will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30389/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Dental Services Provision

Questions (582)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

582. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health his plans to close or move the dental services provided in Castlerea County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30390/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Primary Care Centres Administration

Questions (583, 584)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

583. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health the services he is seeking to relocate to the Boyle primary care centre from other medical centres in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30391/18]

Eugene Murphy

Question:

584. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health his plans to move services provided by a medical centre (details supplied) to the Boyle primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30392/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 583 and 584 together.

As these question(s) relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Primary Care Centres Provision

Questions (585)

Peter Burke

Question:

585. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he or the HSE have plans to develop a new health centre or community health facility in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30393/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Medical Card Drugs Availability

Questions (586)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

586. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove the requirement for medical card holders to obtain a prescription from their general practitioner to access nicotine replacement therapy for free under the general medical services scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30397/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

There are no plans to remove the requirement for medical card holders to obtain a prescription from their general practitioner to access nicotine replacement therapy.

Disabilities Assessments

Questions (587)

Frank O'Rourke

Question:

587. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when needs assessment recommendations will be put in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30399/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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 Complaints Procedures

Questions (588)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

588. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a complaint by a person (details supplied) in respect of their child; the outcome of the review of the case that was undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30409/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I am aware of the complaints raised by the individual concerned.

I understand from the HSE that management at Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin agreed to carry out a peer review. I have requested that the hospital makes direct contact with this individual to inform them of the status of this review.

Medical Products Supply

Questions (589)

Niall Collins

Question:

589. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason children in counties Cork, Galway and Dublin can receive orthotics within months; the further reason that in County Limerick the waiting time is four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30426/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Cross-Border Health Initiatives

Questions (590)

John Brassil

Question:

590. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the funding provided in 2017 and to date in 2018 for the cross-border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30434/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Nursing Staff Data

Questions (591)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

591. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses employed by the HSE in hospitals in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30436/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Nursing Staff Recruitment

Questions (592)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

592. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new nurses hired by the HSE in hospitals in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30437/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Nursing Staff Data

Questions (593)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

593. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses who retired from the HSE in hospitals in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30438/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Home Help Service Data

Questions (594)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

594. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours provided to persons in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30439/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Questions (595)

Joan Collins

Question:

595. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting one year for a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30444/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Home Care Packages

Questions (596)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

596. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 14 June 2018, the process for the release of funding for the allocation of home support services for the remainder of 2018; the reason waiting lists for these services exist in view of the fact that the number of home support hours provided to date is less than the target hours budgeted for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30498/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Ministerial Travel

Questions (597)

Niall Collins

Question:

597. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the cost of travel expenses for him and those that travel with him since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30513/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.