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Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Written Answers Nos. 318-331

Home Help Service Provision

Questions (318)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

318. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the home help provision of hours for a person (details supplied); if home help will be immediately granted in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20617/19]

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Written answers

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 (319)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

319. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy appointment for a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20637/19]

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Written answers

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.

Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

Questions (320, 321)

James Browne

Question:

320. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for occupational therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20638/19]

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James Browne

Question:

321. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged over 18 years of age awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for occupational therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20639/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 321 together.

As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

Questions (322)

James Browne

Question:

322. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting speech and language therapy in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for speech and language therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20640/19]

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Written answers

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.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data

Questions (323)

James Browne

Question:

323. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting a CAMHS appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for CAMHS in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20641/19]

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Written answers

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Questions (324)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

324. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a new wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20647/19]

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Written answers

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

HSE Properties

Questions (325)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

325. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when a long-term lease will be granted in County Kildare (details supplied). [20662/19]

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Written answers

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

Questions (326)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

326. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, by local health area in tabular form. [20663/19]

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Written answers

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.

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

Questions (327, 328)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

327. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, by local health area in tabular form. [20664/19]

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Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

328. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than four, and four to 12 months, respectively, by local health area in tabular form. [20665/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 and 328 together.

As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

Questions (329)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

329. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [20666/19]

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Written answers

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.

Hospital Waiting Lists

Questions (330)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

330. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively, by each category in each local healthcare area at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available in tabular form. [20667/19]

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Written answers

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.

Cannabis for Medicinal Use

Questions (331)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

331. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the granting of importation licences for medicinal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20669/19]

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Written answers

Officials in my Department are working intensively on the issue of sourcing supply of appropriate cannabis-based medical products for Irish patients. Department of Health officials are in contact with a number of potential suppliers.

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