Niamh Smyth
Question:390. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49037/18]
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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.
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Questions (391)
Niamh Smyth
Question:391. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a prescription for a person (details supplied); the date for the provision of the items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49038/18]
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (392)
Niamh Smyth
Question:392. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); if this appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49039/18]
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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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (393)
Niamh Smyth
Question:393. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49040/18]
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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.
Health Services Staff
Questions (394)
Maurice Quinlivan
Question:394. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49042/18]
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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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (395)
Michael Fitzmaurice
Question:395. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49043/18]
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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.
Home Help Service Provision
Questions (396)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:396. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of home help hours for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49048/18]
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The number of financial settlements and the cost of these settlements, reached by the Department of Education & Skills with staff in schools over the past five years is included in the table.
|
Year |
The number of financial settlements reached by the Department of Education & Skills in the last five years with staff in Schools. |
The cost of these settlements. |
|
2014 |
0 |
|
|
2015 |
0 |
|
|
2016 |
3 |
€36,807.13 |
|
2017 |
0 |
|
|
2018 |
1 |
€1,218.50 |
|
Total |
4 |
€38,025.63 |
Health Services Reports
Questions (397)
Stephen Donnelly
Question:397. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of a 2014 report (details supplied) into the genetic department at Crumlin children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49052/18]
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The Donnai-Newman Report on the Review of Genetics Services in Ireland (2014) was commissioned by the HSE to recommend improvements in the governance, management and future development of the genetic services. The report made several recommendations, the vast majority of which focused on the internal team working and clinical governance issues at Our Lady’s Children's Hospital Crumlin. The report resulted in 56 actions to be undertaken by the HSE and Crumlin Hospital. The HSE has confirmed that 31 of these actions have been implemented and 16 are currently being implemented.
An external multi professional team, led by an experienced NHS UK Health Manager, has been assisting the Department of Clinical Genetics at Crumlin to deliver an improved service for patients and clinical service users. There continues to be investments in the recruitment of extra staff resources and the purchase of new equipment to assist with the implementation of improvements to the service.
A key recommendation of the Donnai-Newman Report was that a Steering Group should be set up to develop a National Genetic and Genomic Medicine Network that reflects best international practice. This Steering Group was established by the HSE in early 2015. Their report included recommending the appointment of a National Director of the National Genetic and Genomic Medicine Network and a Clinical Laboratory Director. The HSE National Service Plan 2018 includes a commitment to commence development of the National Genetics and Genomic Network. These key posts, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will inform the development of the national strategic direction for genetic and genomic medicine services, including genetic services.
Services for People with Disabilities
Questions (398)
Niamh Smyth
Question:398. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 30 May 2018, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no contact has been made with the parent about an upcoming appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49053/18]
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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 service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
HSE Staff
Questions (399)
Clare Daly
Question:399. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE’s revisiting of its preventative measures on bullying and harassment in the workplace, specifically the actions laid out in a HR email of 17 August 2018 (details supplied). [49058/18]
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I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision
Questions (400)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:400. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who is waiting for educational psychology therapy, clinical psychology, diagnostic and paediatric occupational therapy. [49066/18]
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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.
Cross-Border Health Services Provision
Questions (401)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:401. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have received cataract treatment under the cross-border directive in the past two years; the cost of this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49071/18]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
Services for People with Disabilities
Questions (402)
Niamh Smyth
Question:402. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of works on the new greenfield site for a service (details supplied); when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49080/18]
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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 a service issue, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Questions (403)
Gino Kenny
Question:403. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his views on the recent occupation of a charity's head offices by members of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49081/18]
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Cross-Border Health Services Provision
Questions (404)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:404. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for a refund under the cross-border directive (details supplied). [49095/18]
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The HSE operates the Cross Border Directive in Ireland. Patients in Ireland can seek to be referred to another EU/EEA country for medical treatment that is available in the public health service in Ireland. The patient may access the overseas service in either the public or private health sector of the country they choose to receive the service in.
The patient pays for the treatment and claims reimbursement from the HSE at the cost of that treatment in Ireland or the cost of it abroad, whichever is the lesser.
The HSE's target for reimbursing patients for healthcare accessed abroad under the CBD is a maximum of 20 working days from receiving all the completed documents. However, the HSE have confirmed it currently takes approximately 64 days to process reimbursements. The HSE have confirmed the increase in processing times is due to a significant increase in the amount of applications received for the CBD and they are currently reviewing the appropriate resourcing requirements.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (405)
Michael Fitzmaurice
Question:405. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49101/18]
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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.
National Cervical Screening Programme
Questions (406)
Paul Kehoe
Question:406. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49110/18]
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Following the emergence of issues relating to CervicalCheck earlier this year, the audit of the cervical screening process being conducted by CervicalCheck, for training and education purposes, was paused in light of two reviews established by Government.
One is an Independent Expert Panel Review led by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). This has a clearly defined scope and terms of reference, and includes those women with a diagnosis of cervical cancer who had been registered with the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) as of 5th May 2018. While registration of cancer cases is a continuous process, a defined time period and cut-off date is required for such a review and hence there will be women diagnosed with cervical cancer, who have been screened, who are not part of the review process.
The other review is the Scoping Inquiry led by Dr Gabriel Scally, whose report was published on my Department's website on 12 September and includes 50 recommendations, all of which have been accepted by Government. These include two recommendations relating specifically to auditing cervical screening.
Dr Scally recommends that common, robust and externally validated approaches to all aspects of audit should be developed across the screening services. He also advises that there should be two patient advocates involved in the oversight of clinical audit for the screening services. Both of these recommendations will be implemented. I want to see audit of cervical screening recommence as soon as possible, but it must be done in the right way and in the robust way that Dr Scally recommends, and there is obviously some work required to ensure that happens.
In the interim, the CervicalCheck website provides detail for women who wish to have an independent review of their slides at https://www.hse.ie/eng/cervicalcheck/screening-information/results-of-your-cervical-screening-test/open-disclosure.html
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (407)
Niamh Smyth
Question:407. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for an operation for a person (details supplied); if there is a timeframe for pre-assessment; their place on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49114/18]
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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.