Niamh Smyth
Question:371. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); the timeframe for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6377/19]
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Questions (371)
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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 Waiting Lists Data
Questions (372)
John McGuinness
Question:372. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied); if the matter will be expedited; the number on the waiting list; the length of time they have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6382/19]
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Waiting Lists
Questions (373)
John McGuinness
Question:373. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in arranging an operation at Cappagh hospital for a person (details supplied); the way in which he is addressing the waiting list for young children who require urgent hip operations; if there is a restriction on the use of the operating theatre at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/19]
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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.
Services for People with Disabilities
Questions (374)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:374. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if home support and grief counselling will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6389/19]
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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.
Hospitals Funding
Questions (375)
Eamon Scanlon
Question:375. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health when capital funding will be allocated for the new diabetes day unit at Sligo University Hospital for which planning permission was secured in December 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6390/19]
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As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond directly you in relation to this matter.
Autism Support Services
Questions (376)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:376. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a report will be provided (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6391/19]
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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.
Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Questions (377)
John McGuinness
Question:377. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an MRI scan will be expedited for a person (details supplied); the number of MRI scans carried out each week at WUH; the number of persons on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6392/19]
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.
Health Services Provision
Questions (378)
John McGuinness
Question:378. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the services for those affected by Alzheimer's and who attend a centre (details supplied); the funding received by the centre from the HSE in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6396/19]
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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.
Health Services Provision
Questions (379)
Clare Daly
Question:379. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health his plans for the implementation of the national clinical programme for epilepsy, which has been under discussion since 2012 and was approved by the HSE in 2016 (details supplied). [6398/19]
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As this PQ refers to the National Clinical Programme on Epilepsy, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Mobility Allowance
Questions (380)
Robert Troy
Question:380. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of the health (transport support) Bill. [6401/19]
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The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013.
My colleague, the Minister for Health and I brought a Memorandum to Government in May 2018 on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme in May 2018. Following consideration of the matter, it was decided to withdraw the Memorandum from the Cabinet Agenda at the time. I intend to revert to Government in due course with revised proposals to reflect the discussions at that Cabinet meeting and further discussions between myself and Minister Harris on the best way to progress the Transport Scheme.
It is important to note that the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers scheme operated by the Revenue Commissioners, remains in place. This scheme provides VRT and VAT relief, an exemption from road tax and a fuel grant to drivers and passengers with a disability, who qualify under the relevant criteria set out in governing regulations made by the Minister for Finance. Specifically adapted vehicles driven by persons with a disability are also exempt from payment of tolls on national roads and toll bridges. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has responsibility for this particular scheme.
There are improvements in access to a range of transport support schemes available to persons with disabilities in the State and on-going work is being carried out by Government Departments, agencies and transport providers to further improve access to public transport services. Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has responsibility for the continued development of accessibility and availability of public transport for people with a disability.
National Children's Hospital Expenditure
Questions (381)
Joan Collins
Question:381. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Health the cost of the original agreed tender with a company (details supplied) for the children’s hospital in St. James's; and the amount it has increased to. [6402/19]
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Contract tenders were received from the main contractor, mechanical and electrical installation contractors and lift contractors in October 2016. The most competitive tender sum, excluding VAT, in total was €637m, of which €432m applied to the main contractor.
Following completion of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Process (GMP) in November 2018, the total adjusted GMP construction budget is €890m excluding VAT, of which €556m applies to the main contractor.
Patient Safety
Questions (382)
Bríd Smith
Question:382. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 137 of 7 November 2018 and 349 of 18 December 2018, if a statement was provided by a person (details supplied). [6423/19]
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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.
National Children's Hospital Expenditure
Questions (383)
Jonathan O'Brien
Question:383. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the revised cost of a report (details supplied) into overruns at the national children’s hospital in view of the revised terms of reference. [6429/19]
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The HSE commissioned the review by PwC into the cost escalation relating to the new children's hospital project. Accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Questions (384)
Pearse Doherty
Question:384. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to State-backed health infrastructure projects that have been delayed due to the sale of the loans of a contractor to vulture funds; if so, the projects, such as in the case of a company (details supplied); his plans to intervene to ensure the timely completion of such projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6434/19]
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As the Health Service Executive has the statutory responsibility for the management and delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
General Practitioner Services
Questions (385, 386, 387)
Louise O'Reilly
Question:385. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the status of the Clashmore health centre, County Waterford; if ownership of the health centre remains with the HSE; when general practitioner services will be reinstated in the village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6438/19]
View answerLouise O'Reilly
Question:386. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the status of a health centre (details supplied) in County Waterford; if ownership of the facility remains with the HSE; when general practitioner services will be reinstated in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6439/19]
View answerLouise O'Reilly
Question:387. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the status of a facility (details supplied) in County Waterford; the ownership status of the facility; when general practitioner services will be reinstated in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6440/19]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 385 to 387, inclusive, together.
As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Nursing Staff Data
Questions (388)
Louise O'Reilly
Question:388. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent public health nurses operating in the Dungarvan and Lismore municipal district or the closest corresponding HSE area of operations; if the full allocation of positions is filled; the number of public health nurses attached to each health centre in the district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6441/19]
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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.
Ambulance Service Provision
Questions (389)
Louise O'Reilly
Question:389. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the level of emergency ambulance provision in the Dungarvan and Lismore municipal district or closest corresponding HSE area of operations; if a needs assessment has been carried out; the way in which the allocation corresponds to need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6442/19]
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As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
Hospital Services
Questions (390)
Joan Collins
Question:390. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Health when a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied). [6448/19]
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I understand Tallaght University Hospital replied directly to the Deputy on 25 June 2018 in relation to this matter.
Air Ambulance Service Provision
Questions (391)
Brendan Griffin
Question:391. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding an air ambulance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6450/19]
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The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to exploring the feasibility of the expansion of air ambulance services, including the possibility of a second base. In that context, I met with the Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) in 2017 to discuss their proposal to establish a charitably funded Helicopter Emergency Medical Service in the South. At that meeting it was agreed that the ICRR would work with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) with a view to reverting to me with an agreed proposal.
I am advised that the ICRR and the NAS are currently finalising details of a proposed service arrangement which will be submitted to me for decision. The Deputy will appreciate that before recommending the service arrangement to me for approval, the NAS will need to be fully satisfied that the necessary clinical and corporate governance arrangements are such that the new service will be safe, robust and sustainable.
Hospital Appointments Status
Questions (392)
Peter Fitzpatrick
Question:392. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick 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. [6457/19]
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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.