Wednesday, 6 Jul 2022

Written Answers Nos. 315-329

Disability Services

Questions (315)

Michael Lowry

Question:

315. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) who is requesting the immediate publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review was due to be completed in December 2021 has not yet been published; if the needs outlined in the Capacity Review will be funded in his Department’s budgetary plan for 2023 to ensure that another year does not pass with families and persons left without any residential supports, day places and respite supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36599/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I have received the correspondence referred to and would like to thank the Deputy for bringing it to my attention.

The Department of Health published the Disability Capacity Review in July 2021. This report set out the capacity requirements for health-funded disability services for the period up to 2032. In order to drive the process of implementing the recommendations of the Capacity Review, a Working Group was set up to develop an Action Plan for Disability Services for the period 2022-2025. This Group, whose membership consisted of senior officials from the Departments of DCEDIY, Social Protection, Housing, Further and Higher Education, Health, and the Health Service Executive, has now completed its work and the draft Action Plan is currently being finalised.

Health Services

Questions (316)

Robert Troy

Question:

316. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding allocated to Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [36601/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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.

Health Services

Questions (317)

Robert Troy

Question:

317. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total funding received by the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [36602/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Health Services

Questions (318)

Robert Troy

Question:

318. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding provided for each health centre in counties Longford and Westmeath in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [36603/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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.

Home Help Service

Questions (319)

Robert Troy

Question:

319. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the current number of full-time and part-time home carers in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36604/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Home Help Service

Questions (320)

Robert Troy

Question:

320. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to home carers in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36605/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Emergency Departments

Questions (321)

Robert Troy

Question:

321. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total number of attendances at Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar Emergency Department in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022. [36606/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Mental Health Services

Questions (322)

Robert Troy

Question:

322. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36607/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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

Ambulance Service

Questions (323)

Robert Troy

Question:

323. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances currently in operation in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36608/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Hospital Staff

Questions (324)

Robert Troy

Question:

324. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of positions at Midlands Regional hospital, Mullingar that are currently vacant, and or filled on a temporary basis at staff grade level in tabular form. [36609/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Mental Health Services

Questions (325)

Robert Troy

Question:

325. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting an appointment with a psychologist in adult mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the average wait times of these patients. [36610/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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

Mental Health Services

Questions (326)

Robert Troy

Question:

326. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting an appointment with a psychologist in child mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the average wait times of these patients. [36611/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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

Medical Cards

Questions (327)

Robert Troy

Question:

327. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications received from children under the age of 18 years, adults between 18 and 65 years and old age pensioners over 65 years in counties Westmeath and Longford in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36612/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Medical Cards

Questions (328)

Robert Troy

Question:

328. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the age of 18 years, adults between 18 years and 65 years and adults over 65 years in counties Westmeath and Longford who are currently in possession of a medical card. [36613/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Health Services

Questions (329)

Robert Troy

Question:

329. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to speech and language therapy in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36614/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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