Written Answers Nos. 372-391
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Written Answers Nos. 372-391
372. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if the tender contract for private ambulance services expired in September 2015 following an extension of three years; and if so, the reason the contract was not put out to public tender in the intervening period. [53852/18]
View answerAs this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
373. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the reason the tender for private ambulance services was not advertised as required under public procurement rules during the period of the past three years and four months. [53853/18]
View answerAs this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
374. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans for a tele counselling pilot project in County Wicklow; when it will be launched; the way in which it will operate; the target group for same; the estimated amount it will cost per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53856/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
375. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to progress a Jigsaw youth mental health service in County Wicklow in 2019; the progress made to date in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53857/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
376. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [53861/18]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
377. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health the status of orthotics for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53865/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
378. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health when the national intercultural health strategy 2018–23 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53872/18]
View answer379. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of measures contained in the national intercultural health strategy 2007-12 was delivered; the key indicators used to measure deliverability; the agency or body responsible for the implementation of the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53873/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 378 and 379 together.
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
380. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of residents of direct provision that have medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53874/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
381. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of 20 November 2018, the training being made in this regard; the number of staff members being trained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53875/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
382. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of 20 November 2018, the full list of agencies that provide health-related services to persons in direct provision in tabular form; the amount of funding each agency receives; the type of service they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53876/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
383. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, has the legislative authority to do site visits, monitor, assess and report on service delivery within direct provision centres; the amount of reports HIQA has produced on conditions within direct provision centres from 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53877/18]
View answerThe Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent authority established to drive high-quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. HIQA’s role is to develop standards, inspect and review health and social care services and support informed decisions on how services are delivered.
HIQA is a statutory body established under the Health Act 2007 which, legislates its powers and functions. The Act defines the relevant services in relation to HIQAs regulatory function which comprise of services provided by the Health Service Executive; the Child and Family Agency -Tusla; a service provider as defined in accordance with the Health Acts 1947 to 2011, the Child Care Acts 1991 to 2013 or the Children Act 2001; and nursing homes as defined in section 2 of the Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990. HIQA is also responsible for registering and inspecting designated centres.
HIQA has four distinct pillars under which it has programmes of regulation and monitoring, encompassing older people’s services, disability services, children’s services and health. The responsibility for the administration of direct provision centres comes within the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality. The remit for the regulation of these services is not among the responsibilities assigned to HIQA under the Health Act 2007
HIQA has published one report which relates to direction provision centres, in May 2015. This report was focused on the child protection and welfare services that were being provided to children living in direct provision accommodation by Tusla in four of its service areas - Louth/Meath, the Midlands, Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan and Dublin North City.
384. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the procurement procedure for primary care service delivery for residents of direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53878/18]
View answerIn accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. Asylum seekers living in direct provision must complete and submit a Medical Card application form to the Health Service Executive (HSE) National Medical Card Unit (NMCU) for assessment.
Medical Cards are issued to Asylum Seekers where their application is supported by relevant documentation (confirmation that they are in receipt of Asylum Seekers Weekly Payment). Medical Cards are issued to Asylum Seekers for one year and is subject to normal review thereafter.
Asylum Seekers awarded full medical card eligibility are entitled to a range of services including general practitioner services, prescribed drugs and medicines, all in-patient and out-patient public hospital services including consultants services, dental, ophthalmic and aural services and appliances and a maternity and infant care service. Other services such as allied healthcare professional services may also be available to medical card holders.
In relation to accessing GP services it is noted that any person making an application for a medical card must indicate their GP of choice in the course of the application process. If the GP of choice accepts the applicant to their 'Panel of GMS Patients' the eligibility assessment process is concluded accordingly.
385. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the position as regards securing a permanent general practitioner in Carrigallen, County Leitrim. [53880/18]
View answerAs this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
386. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the cost of the FreeStyle Libre diabetes monitoring system per patient. [53881/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
387. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for physiotherapy in primary care by community healthcare organisation, CHO, age, category and time waiting. [53882/18]
View answer388. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for occupational therapy by community healthcare organisation, CHO, age, category and time waiting. [53883/18]
View answer389. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for speech and language therapy by community healthcare organisation, CHO, by age, category and time waiting. [53884/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 387 to 389, inclusive, 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.
390. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for community psychology services by community healthcare organisation, CHO, age, category and time waiting. [53885/18]
View answer392. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for counselling services by community healthcare organisation, CHO, age, category and time waiting. [53887/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 392 together.
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.
391. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, by community healthcare organisation, CHO, age, category and time waiting. [53886/18]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
