Johnny Mythen
Question:994. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of autism spectrum disorder units that cater for County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18521/20]
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Questions (994, 995, 996)
Johnny Mythen
Question:995. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of autism spectrum disorder unit places in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18522/20]
View answerJohnny Mythen
Question:996. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for places within an autism spectrum disorder unit in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18523/20]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 994 to 996, inclusive, together.
The recently published Programme for Government document "Our Shared Future" recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.
The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
Medical Aids and Appliances
Questions (997)
Pearse Doherty
Question:997. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will have a diabetic automatic pump fitted and receive training from a specialist diabetic nurse in the use of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18583/20]
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Under 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.
Disability Services Provision
Questions (998)
Pearse Doherty
Question:998. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when intellectual disability services will resume in County Donegal; the level of service planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18584/20]
View answerWritten 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.
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
Questions Nos. 999 to 1002, inclusive, answered with Question No. 991.
Hospital Staff
Questions (1003)
Thomas Pringle
Question:1003. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when a reply from the HSE to Parliamentary Question No. 405 of 9 June 2020 will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18628/20]
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The HSE has confirmed that a response to Parliamentary Question No. 405 of 9 June 2020 issued to the Deputy on June 25.
Hospital Facilities
Questions (1004)
Thomas Pringle
Question:1004. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when refurbishment and construction works will commence at Buncrana Community Hospital, Donegal; the estimated duration of the works; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18629/20]
View answerWritten answers
As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
Respite Care Services
Questions (1005)
Thomas Pringle
Question:1005. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing 8,000 additional day respite sessions and 21,500 additional overnight respite sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18630/20]
View answerWritten 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.
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
Disability Services Provision
Questions (1006)
Seán Sherlock
Question:1006. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an assessment of need. [18639/20]
View answerWritten answers
The recently published Programme for Government document "Our Shared Future" recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.
The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
Mental Health Services
Questions (1007)
Mattie McGrath
Question:1007. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been carried out on the further cost of carrying out upgrade works on the former St. Michael's unit at South Tipperary General Hospital to bring it up to sufficient standard for the provision of acute psychiatric beds; the difference in standard required between standard acute beds and acute psychiatric beds; the estimated cost of returning the unit to a psychiatric unit in a post Covid-19 environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18653/20]
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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.
Mental Health Services
Questions (1008)
Mattie McGrath
Question:1008. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of acute mental health beds in County Tipperary; his views on same; his plans to provide such beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18654/20]
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The Deputy will be aware that I met with local Oireachtas representatives in Clonmel on 13 July to discuss various issues relating to mental health in Tipperary, including existing arrangements and future options around acute mental health care for the South East region.
Since the closure of the old St. Michael's Psychiatric Unit in Clonmel in 2012, on foot of Court proceedings, mental health patients from North Tipperary are generally referred to the acute unit in Ennis, while those from South Tipperary attend St. Luke's in Kilkenny. The position in relation to bed occupancy rates at St. Luke's was outlined by a HSE representative at the meeting. He also confirmed that the St. Michael’s Unit now forms part of South Tipperary General Hospital.
The recently published Sharing the Vision recommends an examination of capacity across the mental health sector. It also recommends that alternatives to acute inpatient care, such as home care teams assertive outreach teams and day hospitals, be considered.
In the short-term, however, my priority is to progress other local mental health initiatives for Tipperary such as the new Jigsaw service and the new replacement Respite House in Clonmel.
Covid-19 Pandemic
Questions (1009)
Mattie McGrath
Question:1009. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 821 of 7 July 2020, the nature of the works carried out at St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick on Suir following the allocation of €20,000 for such works; when the hospital will reopen for the provision of convalescence and palliative care in view of the fact that the hospital continues to remain empty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18655/20]
View answerWritten answers
As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Covid-19 Tests
Questions (1010)
Mattie McGrath
Question:1010. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests that have been carried out to date here; the cost of such testing; if he will provide a breakdown of the beneficiaries of such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18658/20]
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As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Disability Services Provision
Questions (1011)
Paul Donnelly
Question:1011. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to combat the waiting lists within the HSE for home support services and the provision of respite for persons with disabilities; the number of persons waiting for respite beds; and the number of respite beds available in tabular form. [18669/20]
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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.
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
Disability Services Provision
Questions (1012)
Paul Donnelly
Question:1012. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the average length of time for a disability assessment to be carried out; and the number of persons with disabilities in the Dublin 15 area awaiting a decision to be granted hours for a personal assistance service. [18670/20]
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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.
Dental Services
Questions (1013)
Paul Donnelly
Question:1013. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to update its website in relation to the opening hours of the emergency dental service in Corduff and Roselawn, Dublin 15. [18671/20]
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.