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Wednesday, 27 Feb 2019

Written Answers Nos. 87-106

Garda Data

Questions (87)

Jack Chambers

Question:

87. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of investigations carried out by An Garda Síochána into breaches of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 in each of the years 2015 to 2017; the number of files referred to the DPP by An Garda Síochána in the same years as part of these investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9842/19]

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Written answers

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the attached table sets out the number of incidents recorded as unlawful gaming in the State. 

Examples of incidents recorded as unlawful gaming include: 

- The licensee of a public house is found to have a gaming machine in operation in his pub and therefore commits an offence under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956.

- A Person is found selling lottery tickets for a charity without ID or authorisation. 

In relation to the number of files referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) by An Garda Síochána, I understand that this information is not readily available. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy I will make further enquiries with the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact him directly when an update has been received.

1353 - Offences under Gaming and Lotteries Acts

Year Reported

Incidents

2015

27

2016

14

2017

13

Immigration Controls

Questions (88)

Michael McGrath

Question:

88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if persons have been found to be illegally entering Ireland through a port (details supplied) in recent weeks; if so, the number involved; the locations the immigrants came from; the outcome of the cases concerned; the position in relation to the immigration controls at the port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9865/19]

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Written answers

A ferry service between the Irish port concerned and the port in Spain commenced operations on 9 May 2018. To date, twenty-six Albanian nationals have been intercepted at the Irish Port attempting to enter the State unlawfully. All twenty-six people were refused leave to land by Immigration Officers.

Seventeen people were removed from the State in accordance with Section 5 of the Immigration Act 2003 and returned to the port of their departure, five people sought International Protection and will have their claims dealt with in accordance with the International Protection Act 2015. A further four people are scheduled to be returned in accordance with Section 5 of the Immigration Act 2003.

There is an immigration presence at all arrival areas into the Port concerned and all vehicles and trailers are subject to checks.  In order to maintain robust immigration controls at the Port, An Garda Síochána have liaised with Ferry Operators and local Port Officials. Garda management have travelled to Spain to meet with port officials and the Guardia Civil in order to reinforce working relationships and enhance coperation.

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration

Questions (89)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

89. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time persons who have received a positive recommendation from the International Protection Office are waiting for a declaration of refugee or subsidiary protection status in tabular form; the reason for the extensive delays experienced at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9936/19]

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Written answers

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the receipt of a recommendation letter from the International Protection Office (IPO) should not be interpreted as a decision on the person’s international protection application. The IPO makes recommendations to the Minister for Justice and Equality, and due diligence must be carried out by INIS on each case before the formal letter of confirmation is issued on my behalf.

The current average processing times by INIS for grants of refugee status and subsidiary protection is 31 days.  The average can be distorted by some cases that take somewhat longer to process.  The INIS is currently examining the processes in this area with a view to ensuring that decisions are made at the earliest possible point.  

Garda Resources

Questions (90)

Seán Crowe

Question:

90. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if funding has been made available in 2019 to replace the boats in the Garda water unit. [9980/19]

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As the Deputy will be aware, there has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime.

Decisions in relation to the allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources, including boats or specialist equipment for the Garda Water Unit, are matters for the Garda Commissioner.  As Minister, I have no direct role in that regard.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the vessels which are currently allocated to the Garda Water Unit are in good working order and subject to annual examination and service.  The Garda authorities have informed me that they consider the vessels to meet the current requirements of An Garda Síochána.  As such, I can confirm that no application for funding to replace the boats in the Garda Water Unit was submitted by An Garda Síochána for 2019.  

Juvenile Offenders

Questions (91)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

91. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 23 January 2019, when the final report of the audit which found that in almost 8,000 cases there was a failure to take action by gardaí will be published; when the detailed figures requested will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9988/19]

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Written answers

As the Deputy is aware, the Policing Authority, which was established to provide independent oversight of policing, continues to keep this matter under examination.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that an external validation process is on-going in relation to the Garda review of youth crime 2010-2017. Therefore the Deputy will appreciate that finalised figures are not available. I might add that the publication of information in relation to the more detailed aspects of the Garda Review will be a matter for the Commissioner and the Policing Authority and not for my Department. The Deputy will appreciate that there may be confidentiality concerns in relation to aspects of the Report.

A number of fundamental issues have been identified by the Garda examination, including inadequate ICT and supervision, a lack of training, and alleged failings by individual Gardaí. As the Deputy is aware, the Implementation Plan to give effect to the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland provides a framework to systematically address the failings identified in relation to youth crime. The Government is committed to the implementation of the Commission’s report and a programme office has been established in the Department of An Taoiseach to oversee and report on progress.

In addition, the Policing Authority will continue to follow up with an on-going examination of these specific youth justice-related matters to ensure the effectiveness of the remedial actions which the Commissioner has set in train. I can assure the Deputy that my Department will keep in very close touch with the Commissioner, and the Policing Authority, to monitor progress.

Trade Relations

Questions (92)

Joan Collins

Question:

92. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to oppose trade talks (details supplied) and promote the Paris Agreement. [9903/19]

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The European Union and the United States have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world.  The EU and the US economies together account for about half the entire world GDP and for nearly a third of world trade flows.  The relationship has proved indispensable for the prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic for many years.  Likewise, Ireland and the US have a longstanding bilateral relationship based on broadly similar values and interests that has proved hugely beneficial in many ways for both our countries.  Taking these factors into account, Ireland and the EU remain fully committed to a continued strong partnership with the US as equal partners and to ongoing economic and trade cooperation. 

It is in this context that Commission President Juncker met with US President Trump in July 2018 in Washington to launch a new phase in the relationship between the United States and the European Union.  In the Joint Statement the EU and US agreed to;

- work together toward zero tariffs, zero non-tariff barriers, and zero subsidies (on non-auto industrial goods) and to work to reduce barriers and increase trade in services, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical products, as well as soybeans,

- strengthen strategic energy cooperation to potentially increase US imports of (LNG) to diversify the EU’s energy supply,

- launch a close dialogue on standards to ease trade barriers, reduce bureaucratic obstacles, and slash costs, and

- work closely together with like-minded partners to reform the WTO and to address unfair trading practices, including intellectual property theft, forced technology transfer, industrial subsidies, distortions created by state owned enterprises, and overcapacity.

The meeting was in response to a shift in the direction of US trade policy which had seen the US impose tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminium (10%) imports from the EU, and other countries, to the US from 1st June 2018, following the expiry of a temporary exemption.  The US measures were introduced following a "Section 232" investigation by the US Department of Commerce into the effect of imports of steel and aluminium on US national security.  The EU did not accept the basis for the US action and responded through the various mechanisms available to it including the commencement of a case against the US at WTO level, challenging the compatibility of the US action with WTO rules, after initial dialogue with the US Authorities failed to resolve the matter.  Ireland has fully endorsed the EU response and as part of this process I met with US Commerce Secretary Ross and other US actors on 7th May 2018 in Washington to discuss the issues and other related matters. 

On 10th September 2018, EU Trade Commissioner Malmström met U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Lighthizer to initiate the Executive Working Group (EWG), established to improve trade relations between the US and EU and address each of the topics in the Joint Statement issued by Presidents Juncker and Trump at their July meeting.  The EWG has met a number of times since, to discuss the scope of future formal negotiations, most recently in Washington on 9th January 2019.  

On 18th January 2019 the EU Commission adopted proposals for "Negotiating Directives" - or Mandates - for its trade talks with the United States: one on conformity assessment, (making it easier for companies to prove their products meet technical requirements on both sides of the Atlantic) and one on the elimination of tariffs for industrial goods (excluding agricultural products).  The EU Commission published the draft mandates at the same time as submitting them to the EU Member States.  These mandates will be discussed and agreed by Member States in Council to ensure that we are satisfied that EU - including Irish - interests are fully represented.

At their meeting on 19th February 2019 the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) endorsed the launch of formal trade negotiations with the United States.  It is anticipated that a further non-binding plenary vote of the European Parliament will take place on the resolution in March. 

The draft mandates were also discussed at the Informal Trade Ministers Council in Bucharest on 22nd February 2019.  If approved by Member States in Council, the draft mandates should form the basis that will, hopefully, see productive and substantive formal negotiations in these areas commence soon after, which would also see the removal of US steel and aluminium tariffs and the EU rebalancing measures.  Additionally, while these negotiations are proceeding both sides are committed to not introducing new tariff measures and if the US were to so do, the proposed mandates make clear that the EU will suspend the negotiations and consider an appropriate and proportionate response.

Consideration of the draft EU mandates is yet to be finalised.  However, it is important to note that these two political mandates are of a limited scope, covering two distinct areas agreed on for co-operation in the July 2018 Joint Statement.  They do not constitute a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, which would involve negotiations across a wider range of areas such as agriculture and sustainable development among other areas. 

Ireland is supportive of the EU's intention to commission independent experts to carry out a Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) by the end of 2019 to complement the recent economic analysis released by the EU Commission which found that a targeted EU-US agreement eliminating tariffs on industrial goods would increase EU exports to the US by 8% and US exports to the EU by 9% by 2033. As with the economic analysis, the SIA will inform the EU's negotiating position should negotiations ultimately commence on the topics. 

The de-escalation in trade tensions between the US and EU achieved by last July's accord has been of benefit to Irish trade interests and jobs.  Equally, a possible future agreement on conformity assessment as well as the elimination of tariffs for industrial goods, would be a positive development to stimulate growth, create employment and continue to grow our economy. 

The current EU Commission plan is to invite Member States to endorse the Negotiating Directives next month. Ireland will determine our final position, in the context of our desire for open, free trade and investment flows between Ireland and the US in support of thousands of jobs, in light of the terms of the Directives once discussions on them have concluded.

Brexit Supports

Questions (93)

Joan Burton

Question:

93. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of financial state aid support which will be available from her Department in the event of a no-deal hard Brexit; the provision made in the revised Estimates for same; the level of support committed to by the EU Commission; the persons she has met with in relation to state aid for this scenario to date in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9992/19]

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Across Government Departments significant work is ongoing to ensure all necessary supports will be available to enterprise regarding a wide variety of Brexit implications. Provision in the revised estimates for financial support is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Finance.

In relation to state aid, my Department and its agencies have been working closely with the EU Commission and DG Competition since November 2017 through the Irish/EU Technical Working Group on State Aid.  The objective of the Group is to scope and design schemes to support enterprises impacted by Brexit in line with State Aid rules.  Much has been achieved by this Working Group.  It has examined and explored a range of opportunities within State Aid rules including the development of the Future Growth Loan Scheme under GBER rules, the expansion of Ireland’s Rescue and Restructuring Scheme to include Temporary liquidity aid and the Group is currently working closely with DG Agri to explore the range of opportunities under the Agriculture and Forestry State aid guidelines.  It has looked at regionally important, exposed clients and their building resilience in their response to Brexit by using environmental and innovation aid.

On 24th January 2019, I met with the European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager.  The focus of the meeting centered around the severe challenges that Irish businesses will face when the UK leaves the EU and the need for appropriate and timely State supports.  It was agreed that Irish officials will continue to work closely with the Commissioner's team in addressing any State aid issues that may arise to ensure a rapid and appropriate response as the ultimate shape of Brexit and its firm-level implication become known.  The Commissioner emphasised that the Commission stands ready to act urgently in mitigation against the impacts of Brexit on Irish firms.

HSE Investigations

Questions (94, 107)

Clare Daly

Question:

94. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene with the HSE and request that it urgently settle the case of a person (details supplied). [9776/19]

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Clare Daly

Question:

107. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has been delaying full discovery in a case (details supplied); and the steps he will take to ensure that the discovery of documents is expedited [9811/19]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 107 together.

As the Deputy's questions refer to legal proceedings between the HSE and the individual concerned it would be inappropiate for me to intervene. I have forwarded the questions to the HSE asking them to reply directly to you.

Cancer Services Provision

Questions (95)

Clare Daly

Question:

95. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health his views on whether a two-tier system of cancer patients has been created by the granting of free access to the cancer drug Pembro to those persons suffering with cervical cancer but not to other cancer sufferers. [9777/19]

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As the Deputy will be aware, the Government decision of 11 May 2018 put in place a package of support measures for the women and families affected by the issues related to CervicalCheck. Those measures included medicines which might not be approved for reimbursement including Pembrolizumab, once they are prescribed by the treating clinician.

The establishment of such a comprehensive support package reflected the impact of the lack of disclosure of the result of clinical audit and the ensuing controversy on individual women and their families.

Following that decision, concerns were raised regarding the provision of Pembrolizumab to other cervical cancer patients on the same basis as encompassed by the Government decision of 11 May 2018. In the light of those concerns, following discussions between my Department and the HSE, the HSE has put in place arrangements, on an exceptional basis, to facilitate access to Pembrolizumab for cervical cancer patients on a case-by-case basis in public hospitals, when a treating clinician determines that this is in the patient’s best interests. It is important to note that all prescribing decisions will be entirely a matter for the treating clinician, in line with patient safety protocols and the Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics.

Pembrolizumab has been granted marketing authorisation in Ireland and the EU for a number of indications and is included on the HSE reimbursement list for some of those indications.

Furthermore, Pembrolizumab is being assessed by the HSE using the criteria in the 2013 Act for a number of other indications for which it has received marketing authorisation.

Clinical trials for various immunotherapies, including Pembrolizumab, are ongoing globally for a range of other possible indications, which may receive marketing authorisation in the EU over the next number of years. Each of those indications will be considered for reimbursement as market authorisations are granted and applications received.

Cancer Services Provision

Questions (96)

Clare Daly

Question:

96. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been carried out in regard to whether cancer patients denied access to Pembro due to the fact they do not have cervical cancer may have grounds to launch litigation against the State on the basis that the State is offering access to Pembro to cervical cancer sufferers but denying it to persons suffering with other types of cancer. [9778/19]

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The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 which specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines.

Pembrolizumab has been granted marketing authorisation in Ireland and the EU for a number of indications and is included on the HSE reimbursement list for some of those indications.

Furthermore, Pembrolizumab is being assessed by the HSE using the criteria in the 2013 Act for a number of other indications for which it has received marketing authorisation.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Government decision of 11 May 2018 put in place a package of support measures for the women and families affected by the issues related to CervicalCheck. Those measures included medicines which might not be approved for reimbursement including Pembrolizumab, once they are prescribed by the treating clinician.

The establishment of such a comprehensive support package reflected the impact of the lack of disclosure of the result of clinical audit and the ensuing controversy on individual women and their families.

Following that decision, concerns were raised regarding the provision of Pembrolizumab to other cervical cancer patients on the same basis as encompassed by the Government decision of 11 May 2018. In the light of those concerns, following discussions between my Department and the HSE, the HSE has put in place arrangements, on an exceptional basis, to facilitate access to Pembrolizumab for cervical cancer patients on a case-by-case basis in public hospitals, when a treating clinician determines that this is in the patient’s best interests. It is important to note that all prescribing decisions will be entirely a matter for the treating clinician, in line with patient safety protocols and the Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics.

Clinical trials for various immunotherapies, including Pembrolizumab, are ongoing globally for a range of other possible indications, which may receive marketing authorisation in the EU over the next number of years. Each of those indications will be considered for reimbursement as market authorisations are granted and applications received.

Mental Health Services

Questions (97)

Michael McGrath

Question:

97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the HSE policy on the issue of involuntary admission to health facilities of persons arising from the misuse of illegal drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9791/19]

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Most people who go to an approved centre for treatment of a mental illness do so by choice and admit themselves as a voluntary patient.

Where involuntary patients are concerned, the Mental Health Act 2001 provides the legislative framework within which persons with a mental disorder may be admitted, detained and treated involuntarily in approved centres. The Act also provides for the promotion and maintenance of quality standards of care and treatment that are regularly inspected and properly regulated.

For a person to be admitted as an involuntary patient, there is a three-stage process involving an initial application, a recommendation from a General Practitioner and an assessment by a Consultant Psychiatrist that the person under examination suffers from a mental disorder and meets the conditions for involuntary admission as set out in Section 3 of the Act. Such admissions are subject to review by a Mental Health Tribunal.

With regard to people who may misuse drugs, Section 8(2) of the Act specifically prohibits the detention of individuals by reason only of the fact that the person suffers from a personality disorder, are socially deviant, or are addicted to drugs or intoxicants. That said, it is important to point out that where individuals with such conditions are also diagnosed with a mental disorder, then they may be subject to detention but only because of the presence of a mental disorder.

The Expert Group Review of the Mental Health Act 2001 which was published in 2015 does not recommend any change to the Act where drug misuse is concerned. In relation to Dual Diagnosis, I would like to inform the Deputy that the HSE's Mental Health Division recognised the need for a Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis to respond to the needs of service users with both substance misuse, both alcohol and/or drugs, together with mental illness, and decided to establish a National Clinical Programme for Co-morbid Mental Illness and Substance Misuse (Dual Diagnosis).The aims of this Programme are to develop a standardised evidence-based approach to the identification, assessment and treatment of comorbid mental illness and substance misuse. An integral part of the Dual Diagnosis Programme will be to devise a model of care that will outline how all adolescents and adults suspected of having a moderate to severe mental illness coexisting with significant substance misuse have access to timely mental health services nationally. This is to be delivered on a HSE Community Healthcare Organisation basis. The aim will be for the service to be provided in an integrated manner across the HSE's Primary Care Division and Mental Health Service and will ensure that there are close working relationships with the relevant specialities in the Acute Hospital Groups which will deal with any medical comorbidities that may occur.Work is progressing in the HSE on the first draft of a Model of Care for dual diagnosis which upon completion will be submitted to the HSE’s National Working Group. The Model of Care will describe the clinical pathway for patients, including connectivity with community mental health services, primary care and acute services. This is being informed by international best practice and the experience of the National Working Group. An interim Team Guidance Document is being developed in parallel. The identification of pilot sites will commence on the completion of the first draft of the Model of Care.

Health Services Data

Questions (98, 99)

Mick Wallace

Question:

98. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health the wait times in each CHO area for suprapubic catheter surgery. [9797/19]

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Mick Wallace

Question:

99. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health the wait times in each CHO area for suprapubic catheter surgery for non-cancer patients. [9798/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together.

The specific data requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by officials in my Department. I will provide a response to the Deputy directly as soon as it becomes available.

Ambulance Service

Questions (100)

Paul Murphy

Question:

100. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of converting ambulances with excessive mileage into emergency equipment carriers; the number of such vehicles being converted; if they have been replaced by new ambulances; the cost-benefit analysis carried out on this decision taking into account the increased maintenance costs of older vehicles; if consideration was given to the use of specialised vehicles for this task; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9800/19]

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Written answers

As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Air Ambulance Service

Questions (101, 102)

Paul Murphy

Question:

101. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that four of the five helicopters in use for inter-helicopter transfers are not capable of landing on the planned rooftop of the new national children’s hospital; the planning and consultation which has been carried out in relation to helipads at the new national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/19]

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Paul Murphy

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102. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at nighttime the helicopters will have to land at Dublin Airport and the sick children be transported by ambulance to the new national children’s hospitals in view of the fact that none of the five helicopters would be able to land on the proposed helipad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9802/19]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together.

The majority of patient transfers to the existing three Dublin children’s hospitals are completed by road. There will be an elevated helipad at the new children's hospital, which will have direct and rapid access to the critical care, theatre and emergency departments within the hospital. This enhanced direct and rapid access will improve clinical outcomes for the sickest children and young people.

The helipad has been designed in close consultation with the National Ambulance Service Aeromedical Liaison Service who are responsible for providing helicopter services to hospitals. The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) also consulted with the Irish Aviation Authority and the Air Corps who are the primary provider of paediatric helicopter services to the National Ambulance Service.  

The NPHDB has advised that, when reviewing the alternatives with the Irish Aviation Authority and the Air Corps, they recommended against a ground helipad due to the constrained flight paths and obstacle clearance. Use of elevated landing sites on the roof of hospitals is widespread in the UK and Europe and many of the recently completed paediatric hospitals have elevated helipads. 

The Air Corps is the primary provider of paediatric helicopter services to the National Ambulance Service. Air Corps helicopters comprising Augusta Westland AW139 can land on a raised landing site or the roof of a building which is designed and certified for such operations.  The Irish Coast Guard provides reserve support to the National Ambulance Service, when required, through its Sikorsky S92 search and rescue fleet primarily for search and rescue missions. The Sikorsky S92 helicopters are not licensed to land on helipads and, for access to the St. James's Campus, will land in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham from which patients will be transferred in an ambulance by road, as is current practice.

In any major emergency rescue in a rural area, a Sikorsky Helicopter will bring the patient to the nearest regional hospital for stabilisation resulting in an appropriately planned transfer to the new children’s hospital.  

Ambulance Service

Questions (103)

Paul Murphy

Question:

103. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the amount paid out to ambulance service personnel by the HSE due to issues relating to bullying; the number of such cases there has been compensation paid out for; the number that are women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9803/19]

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Written answers

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Ambulance Service

Questions (104)

Paul Murphy

Question:

104. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of stage 2 and 3 grievances dealt with in the time parameters set out in the HSE grievance procedure with reference to the ambulance service in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9804/19]

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Written answers

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Ambulance Service Data

Questions (105)

Paul Murphy

Question:

105. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of calls that required ambulance staff to work beyond their rostered finishing time in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9805/19]

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Written answers

As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Hospital Appointments Status

Questions (106)

Bobby Aylward

Question:

106. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9809/19]

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Written answers

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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