Written Answers Nos. 605-624
605. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children in Cork city and county on a waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy with the HSE (details supplied); the length of time they have been waiting in six monthly bands in tabular form; the expected waiting time for a child joining the waiting list as at July 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35552/18]
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.
606. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment. [35554/18]
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, 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.
607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if appropriate homecare can be facilitated after discharge from care in the case of the daughter of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35573/18]
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 an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
608. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if eligibility for a medical card can be reviewed in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35584/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
609. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health his plans to grant a full medical card to all those over 80 years of age in view of the fact that 10% of those over 80 do not have a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35592/18]
View answerI am committed to ensuring that we have a medical card system that is responsive and considerate to people's needs and circumstances. Any requests to amend the coverage of medical cards may be considered by the Government in the context of the annual Budget process.
610. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the reason the threshold for a medical card is not adjusted (details supplied) accordingly; his plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35593/18]
View answerI am committed to ensuring that we have a medical card system that is responsive and considerate to people's needs and circumstances. In that regard, the medical card income limits are reviewed annually and considered in the context of the budget.
611. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35597/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
612. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35598/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
613. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a date has been finalised for planned heart surgery in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35601/18]
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, 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.
614. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons waiting for psychologist appointments in County Kildare; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35607/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
615. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons waiting for psychologist appointments in County Laois; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35608/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
616. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for psychologist appointments in County Kildare; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35609/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
617. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for psychologist appointments in County Laois; and the number of months they have been waiting. [35610/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
618. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the educational background required for a counselling position with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/18]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
619. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was moved to different rooms repeatedly during a stay as an inpatient in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, with the consequence that they suffered a number of severe panic attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35616/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.
620. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [35617/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to you.
621. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1420 of 24 July 2018, if the legal framework will be brought before Dáil Éireann before it is signed; and if its signature will be subject to the approval of Dáil Éireann. [35621/18]
View answerAs previously advised, while the approval process is one for myself, as Minister for Health, I intend to brief Government once the legal framework has been finalised.
I will, of course, be very happy to share the agreement with the Deputy and the House, as appropriate, in due course.
622. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if contact can be made with a person (details supplied) with a view to implementing home help in respect of their mother; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35625/18]
View answerI advise the Deputy to recommend that the family of the person referred to should contact their local health centre, located at HSE Beech House, 101 / 102 Naas Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare. Alternatively the HSE can be contacted at that location via telephone at 045-920437.
623. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35626/18]
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, 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.
624. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35631/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
