Patrick O'Donovan
Question:649. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30780/18]
View answerData Protection
Questions (649)
Written answers
As the Deputy's query relates to the HSE's response to a data subject seeking access to personal data I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply. The Deputy may also wish to advise his constituent that she can obtain further information from and/or make a complaint to the Data Protection Commissioner.
Nursing Home Services
Questions (650)
Imelda Munster
Question:650. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the service level agreement in place with the HSE, HIQA and public nursing homes in relation to entitlements to services, treatment and therapies for persons who are medical card holders; and the relevant legislative framework for same. [30785/18]
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As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
Nursing Home Services
Questions (651, 652)
Imelda Munster
Question:651. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the services, therapies and treatment available for persons in public nursing homes who are medical card holders. [30786/18]
View answerImelda Munster
Question:652. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health if speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and wound dressing are available to persons in public nursing homes who are medical card holders. [30787/18]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 and 652 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.
Hospital Services
Questions (653)
Billy Kelleher
Question:653. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive necessary medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30789/18]
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Under 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, since 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.
Orthodontic Services Provision
Questions (654)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:654. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a matter regarding the case of persons (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30791/18]
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
Services for People with Disabilities
Questions (655)
Niamh Smyth
Question:655. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans for investment in disability services at a site (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30792/18]
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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 an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Psychological Services
Questions (656)
Mary Butler
Question:656. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent paediatric psychiatrists approved for funding from the HSE for Waterford city and county for 2018. [30799/18]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
Psychological Services
Questions (657)
Mary Butler
Question:657. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent child psychologists approved for funding from the HSE for Waterford city and county for 2018. [30800/18]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
Occupational Therapy Data
Questions (658)
Mary Butler
Question:658. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent child occupational therapists approved for funding from the HSE for Waterford city and county. [30801/18]
View answerWritten answers
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.
Speech and Language Therapy Data
Questions (659)
Mary Butler
Question:659. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent child speech and language therapists approved for funding from the HSE for Waterford city and county. [30802/18]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
Psychological Services
Questions (660)
Mary Butler
Question:660. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent child psychologists approved for funding from the HSE for Waterford city and county for 2018. [30804/18]
View answerWritten answers
As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible
Occupational Therapy Data
Questions (661, 662)
Mary Butler
Question:661. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent child occupational therapists approved for funding from the HSE for Waterford city and county. [30805/18]
View answerMary Butler
Question:662. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent child speech and language approved for funding from the HSE for Waterford city and county. [30806/18]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 661 and 662 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 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.
Home Care Packages
Questions (663)
Richard Boyd Barrett
Question:663. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the way in which care companies contracted by the HSE to fill care packages are regulated; the standards they must adhere to; the mechanisms available for persons to make complaints independently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30807/18]
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Healthcare Professionals
Questions (664)
Richard Boyd Barrett
Question:664. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health his views on whether a FETAC level 5 qualification is sufficient for carers employed by care companies contracted by the HSE to care for persons with severe disabilities; the extra training they must undergo to ensure they are competent with clients with a high level of need such as those with Alzheimer's disease or a severe disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30808/18]
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For employment in the HSE, Health Care Assistants are required to hold the FETAC/QQI Health Care Support Level 5, Major Award. This broad training base provides an education in person centred care as well as a wide variety of aspects in patient care. Health Care Assistants perform a significant role as part of the multi disciplinary team in various services throughout the HSE. Health Care Assistants work under the supervision and direction of nursing staff. This is a very rewarding and enjoyable role but it is also a challenging role given the diversity of the patient health care needs.
The Deputy asks about qualifications for carers employed by care companies contracted by the HSE. Section 39 of the Health Act 2004, provides that the HSE may ‘..give assistance to any person or body that provides or proposes to provide a service similar or ancillary to a service that the Executive may provide.’. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a grant. Any individuals employed by these organisations are not HSE employees. Consequently, it is a matter for the care companies concerned to ensure that the care workers possess the necessary qualifications, skills and attributes required to fully and effectively carry out the functions of the role.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (665)
Niamh Smyth
Question:665. 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. [30816/18]
View answerWritten answers
Under 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, since 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.