Written Answers Nos. 294-315
294. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding and-or grant aid his Department has made to an association (details supplied) from 1 January 2008 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the purpose for which the funding and-or grant aid was released to the association; if the way in which the funding and-or grant aid is used is audited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50068/18]
View answerThe National Governing Body referred to by the Deputy has not received any funding from this Department within the time period referred to.
295. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a service (details supplied); his views on the role this service can play; and if funding streams are available for same [50078/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
296. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report in tabular form. [50098/18]
View answerThe Department does not collect data in a manner which would allow the Deputy's question to be answered in full. Published reports for the years in question are available on the Department's website at: under publications.
Presented in the following table are details from the Department's A7 expenditure for consultant reports commissioned by the Department from March 2011 to July 2018 together with associated costs.
It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where it is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy including procurement protocols on the matter. Should the Deputy have a particular report for which details are required please provide details to my office and I will ensure that the matter is investigated further.
|
Year |
Consultants |
Report |
Cost to July '18 |
|
2018 |
Sheffield University |
Minimum Unit Pricing Research Project |
€64,270 |
|
2017 |
Alpha Healthcare |
Evaluation of a RCSI Physician Associate Pilot in Beaumont Hospital |
€18,856 |
|
2017 |
Crowe Horwath |
Report on the Role, Training and Career Structures of Public Health Physicians in Ireland |
€31,570 |
|
2017 |
PA Consulting Services Ltd. |
Health Service Capacity Review 2018 - Review of Health Demand and Capacity Requirements in Ireland to 2031 |
€403,071 |
|
2017 |
Alpha Healthcare |
Introducing Personalised Budgets for People with Disabilities in Ireland |
€51,383 |
|
2017 |
Mazars |
Business Consulting Service |
€38,970 |
|
2017 |
UCC |
Research on teaching of Evidence-based Practice in Ireland |
€18,524 |
|
2017 |
DCU |
Public Involvement Framework |
€32,355 |
|
2017 |
UCD |
Palliative Care, point prevalence study |
€5,887 |
|
2017 |
Stephen O'Herlihy BL |
Complaints legislation for the Complaints and Advocacy policy |
€12,300 |
|
2017 |
Trutz Haase |
A Performance Management Framework for Drug and Alcohol Task Forces |
€59,040 |
|
2017 |
RPS Group Ltd. |
National Drugs Strategy -Consultation |
€116,683 |
|
2017 |
Health Research Board (UCC) |
Taskforce on Staffing and Skill Mix Phase 1 |
€265,291 |
|
2016 |
RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd |
Report on the findings of the public consultation of the new National Drugs Strategy |
€ 11,826 |
|
2016 |
Trutz Haase, Social & Economic Consultant |
Provision of A Performance Measurement Framework for Drug and Alcohol Task Forces |
€ 39,360 |
|
2016 |
Stirling University |
Research Project to track exposure to alcohol promotion during Euro 2016 for audiences in the UK and Ireland |
€ 0 |
|
2016 |
KPMG |
Working Better Together - findings of consultation process on HSE performance/dialogue/performance management |
€ 14,145 |
|
2016 |
Institute of Public Administration |
Working Better Together - findings of consultation process on business planning and risk management |
€ 21,525 |
|
2016 |
Alpha Healthcare Ltd. |
Working Better Together - findings of Project group consultation and engagement processes |
€ 31,817 |
|
2016 |
The Performance Partnership |
Working Better Together - Department of Health Learning and Development Strategy, including approaches to coaching and mentoring |
€ 24,650 |
|
2016 |
Skills for Health |
National evaluation of nursing and midwifery key performance indicators |
€ 20,122 |
|
2016 |
Research Matters |
Report on the Newborn Screening Archive Forum (27 October 2016) |
€ 12,116 |
|
2016 |
UCC |
Research on Teaching of evidence based Practice in Ireland |
€ 6,174 |
|
2016 |
Centre for Effectiveness Services |
Training and resources in Implementation Science for National Clinical Guidelines |
€ 6,225 |
|
2016 |
UCD |
Prevalence of pain and constipation in patients attending Cancer Centres in Ireland: a national survey |
€ 2,000 |
|
2016 |
Milliman |
Report on Incorporating Diagnosis Related Groups into the Irish Risk Equalisation Scheme |
€ 39,497 |
|
2016 |
University College Cork |
Baseline research to inform update of NCEC NCG No. 2 and No. 3 |
€ 4,711 |
|
2016 |
DCU |
Development of a framework for patient and public involvement in NCEC's Clinical effectiveness process |
€ 8,000 |
|
2015 |
UCC,UCD and NUIG |
Publication of a policy on future community nursing and midwifery, public health nursing and related support grades within the context of health reform |
€ 24,533 |
|
2015 |
DCU |
Patient Engagement in the governance and development of national clinical effectiveness processes |
€ 34,743 |
|
2015 |
Prospectus |
Consultation and report to inform the development of a policy on Trauma System for Ireland |
€ 23,990 |
|
2015 |
Amárach Research |
Alcohol Labelling Research |
€ 150,368 |
|
2015 |
NUIG |
Suite of Literature Reviews to support National Clinical Guideleines |
€ 159,645 |
|
2015 |
UCC |
Clinical Guideline 2 (NEWS Update NCG No. 1) |
€ 22,743 |
|
2015 |
ICF Consulting Services/DKM Economic Consultants |
An assessment of the economic costs of smoking in Ireland |
€ 49,799 |
|
2015 |
Prospectus |
Code of Conduct for Health and Social Service Providers |
€ 86,138 |
|
2015 |
UCD |
Provision of an Evidence Review to inform Future Specialist and Advanced Nursing Practice |
€ 11,119 |
|
2015 |
UCD |
Clinical Handover Guideline |
€ 86,292 |
|
2015 |
DCU |
Management of the Acute Adult Asthma Patient - provision of research |
€ 9,973 |
|
2015 |
DCU |
Paediatric Early Warning Score - Pre-implementation research |
€ 23,978 |
|
2015 |
INDECON Economic Consultants |
Analysis of potential measures to encourage the provision of Primary Care facilities |
€ 143,485 |
|
2015 |
DKM Economic Consultants |
Analysis of potential measures to encourage the provision of Nursing Homes and Community Nursing Unit facilities |
€ 144,586 |
|
2014 |
DCU School of Nursing |
Report to support the Taskforce on Staffing and Skill mix for nursing |
€ 7,418 |
|
2014 |
DCU School of Nursing |
Literature Review and Nursing Workforce Evaluation to Support the Taskforce on Staffing and Skill Mix |
€ 19,845 |
|
2014 |
Crowe Horwath |
Thematic Analysis of Submissions in response to a Public Consultation on the White Paper for Universal Health Insurance |
€ 39,176 |
|
2014 |
NUI Galway |
Systematic literature review Maternity Early Warning Score |
€ 23,935 |
|
2014 |
DCU |
Systematic literature review Paediatric Early Warning Score |
€ 20,095 |
|
2014 |
UCC |
Systematic literature review Clinical Practice Guidance |
€ 20,712 |
|
2014 |
Sinéad Shannon |
Review of the international evidence and literature on selection criteria for the Outcomes Framework |
€ 5,000 |
|
2013 |
Prospectus Strategy Consultants |
Review of Staffing Resources and Organisational Structure of the Department of Health |
€ 72,940 |
|
2013 |
Deloitte and Touche Consultants Ltd. |
Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme |
€ 61,800 |
|
2013 |
Matheson Ormsby Prentice |
Legal Research and advisory services on the design and implementation of an insurance based health system providing universal coverage in Ireland |
€ 123,000 |
|
2013 |
Professor Oonagh Walsh |
Report on symphysiotomy in Ireland 1944-1984 |
€ 49,500 |
|
2013 |
Ernst & Young |
Reports relating to the development of the Programme Management Office (cost includes a range of consultancy services) |
€ 79,212 |
|
2013 |
Dr. Sinéad Hanafin & Associates |
Review of the Traveller Health Advisory Committee |
€ 6,150 |
|
2013 |
Prospectus |
Overview of the development of the Health & Wellbeing Programme |
€ 15,156 |
|
2013 |
Research Matters |
Provision of Research Management Services |
€ 74,490 |
|
2013 |
Institute of Public Health |
Analysis re Consultation (Tobacco Products Directive) |
€ 5,000 |
|
2013 |
Professor Hammond |
Research on Standardised Packaging - Irish Context |
€ 5,000 |
|
2013 |
CJP Consultants |
Preparation of report on the efficacy of minimum pricing and other public policies for alcohol. |
€ 31,488 |
|
2013 |
Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland |
Annual Report of the Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body (AMCMB) |
€ 21,115 |
|
2012 |
McGee Pharma International |
Labelling of Medicinal Products in both Irish and English |
€ 13,644 |
|
2012 |
Goodbody Stockbrokers and Matheson Ormsby Prentice Sols. |
Further Analysis of Options in relation to the restructuring of the Irish Private Health Insurance Market |
€ 62,349 |
|
2012 |
DPER with the assistance of PwC |
Review of the Department of Health's Parliamentary and Legislative Processes |
€ 18,020 |
|
2012 |
DPER |
A survey of experience and qualifications in the Department of Health |
None |
|
2012 |
Michael Collins Associates |
Supplementary Report and Addendum on Cost Comparison for the Dolphin Review Group |
€ 12,423 |
|
2012 |
John Martin |
Further assessment of planning issues in relation to proposed sites for the Dolphin Review Group |
€ 6,000 |
|
2012 |
Simon Clear |
Further assessment of planning issues in relation to proposed sites for the Dolphin Review Group |
€ 9,475 |
|
2012 |
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCC, in conjunction with the Centre for Health Policy and Management, TCD. |
The Efficiency Review of the BreastCheck Screening Programme |
€ 71,270 |
|
2012 |
Mr. Gerard Mullaly |
Reforming Chronic Care: Financing and Delivering Integrated Chronic Care |
€ 5,227 |
|
2012 |
Mr. Gerard Mullaly |
The Integrated Continuing Care System (ICCS): Reforming Elderly Care in Ireland |
€ 7,558 |
|
2012 |
Matheson Ormsby Prentice |
Options Appraisal of multi-payer universal health insurance models: Preliminary advice |
€ 6,150 |
|
2012 |
Dept. of Health/SIRA Consulting |
Report on the baseline measurement of the administrative burden from the Department of Health (as part of a cross-Departmental project co-ordinated by D/Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation) |
€ 14,000 |
|
2011 |
Goodbody Stockbrokers and Matteson Ormsby Prentice Solicitors |
Commissioned to undertake are review of the Irish Private Health Insurance Market in relation to the options which may exist for re-balancing |
€ 300,080 |
297. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50107/18]
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.
298. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant endocrinologists operating in the health service by hospital in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50108/18]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
299. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will review a fair deal payment increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50117/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
300. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50120/18]
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.
301. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a place at a centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50124/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
302. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hearing aid for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50128/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
303. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the reason University Hospital Limerick has the only dual-console da Vinci Xi surgical robot here but is forbidden to use it for radical prostatectomies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50137/18]
View answerAs this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
304. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the consultant neurologist post at University Hospital Waterford which appears to be have been vacated recently with no replacement appointed; when he envisages a suitable replacement for the position; the contingency plans in place for the persons who now find themselves without a consultant to administer pain management procedures; the overall plan to manage the waiting list at the hospital where patients have been advised it could take up to 18 months to be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50140/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
305. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50141/18]
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.
306. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason a centre (details supplied) is closing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50142/18]
View answerI understand that the centre to which the Deputy refers has received funding from the HSE and TUSLA. I am advised by the HSE that the closure of the centre is a decision of the board of the centre. The HSE acknowledges this decision and wish to pay tribute to the work of the centre over the years.
307. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50143/18]
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.
308. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason public health nurse services in Drumkeeran, County Leitrim, have been reduced; if this decision will be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50148/18]
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.
309. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of care packages and care hours provided under all home care tenders by county in September and October 2018; the comparative information for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50150/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
310. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a MRI scanner for St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the funding required. [50151/18]
View answerAs the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
311. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for persons who are suffering from Huntington's disease to allow them to avail of publicly funded multidisciplinary clinics in respect of the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50162/18]
View answerAs the question relates to services issues I have forwarded the question to the Health Service Executive (HSE). The role of the HSE is to provide multi-disciplinary team approach, which includes the provision of health and personal supports required by people with Huntington's disease and incorporates hospital and primary care and community services.
The HSE funds a range of community services and supports to enable each individual with a disability, including persons with Huntington's disease, to achieve his or her full potential and maximize independence, including living as independently as possible. Services are provided either directly by the HSE or through a range of voluntary service providers. Voluntary agencies provide the majority of services in partnership with and on behalf of the Health Service Executive. These include Assisted Living Services, Therapy Services, Respite Care and the provision of Medical/surgical Aids and Appliances.
312. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) [50165/18]
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.
313. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the annual cost of prescription diabetes medications as a percentage of the annual cost of prescription medications to the HSE in each of the past three years and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50170/18]
View answerUnder the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
314. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the annual cost of diabetes care in each of the past three years and to date in 2018; the cost as a percentage of the annual health budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50172/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
315. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase personal assistant hours for persons with disabilities in 2019; the specific budget increase that has been earmarked for this; the number of additional hours this increase will provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50173/18]
View answerAs the HSE's National Service Plan for 2019 has not yet been finalised, a final decision with regard to the quantum of personal assistance hours to be delivered has not yet concluded, but will be agreed shortly.
It is the policy of the HSE to provide Personal Assistant services that are person-centred, equitable and transparent to people with a physical and/or sensory disability. The HSE is committed to protecting the level of Personal Assistant services and Home Support services available to persons with disabilities.
In 2018 the HSE's priority is to provide 1.46 million hours of personal assistance to almost 2,500 people, representing an increase of 60,000 hours over the 2017 target, and having regard to Home Support services will provide 2.93 million hours to both adults and children with a disability this year, an increase of 180,000 hours over the target for 2017. Since 2013 the number personal assistance hours has increased by 17% to the end of 2017.
