Written Answers Nos. 998-1016
998. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed in July 2019, 2020 and 2021 in community psychiatry, community psychology and community CAMHS areas in County Cork by area; and the positions recruited since January 2021 in County Cork in these sectors. [37857/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
999. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for CAMHS services in County Cork by area; the average waiting time; and his plans to address same. [37858/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1000. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of young people on the CAMHS waiting list in Cork city for less than 3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18, 18-24 and for over 24 months, in tabular form. [37859/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1001. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the total number of women waiting for BreastCheck appointments, per hospital, in tabular form. [37863/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
1002. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of women waiting for BreastCheck appointments, per hospital, for less than 3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18, 18-24 and for over 24 months, in tabular form. [37864/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
1003. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an appointment to access a sexual health clinic, per hospital, in tabular form. [37871/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1004. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons waiting for an appointment for the genitourinary medicine and sexually transmitted disease clinic in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork. [37872/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1005. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an appointment for the genitourinary medicine and sexually transmitted disease clinic in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork for less than 1, 1-2, 2-4 weeks and for 1-2, 3-4, 4-6 and over 6 months. [37873/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1006. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels of each of the children’s disability network teams in Cork county; and the number of unfilled posts. [37874/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1007. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has signed contracts or entered into any agreement with a private company (details supplied) to locate HSE services in a new unit that it is seeking to build in Navan, County Meath; if there have been any discussions between the company or any of its associated companies or agents to enter into an agreement with them in the delivery of health services in Meath. [37877/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1008. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if it is correct that a general practitioner continues to charge a person who is in possession of a medical card for an appointment fee of €50.00 per visit. [37879/22]
View answerUnder the terms of the current GMS contract, GPs are required to provide eligible patients with ''all proper and necessary treatment of a kind usually undertaken by a general practitioner and not requiring special skill or experience of a degree or kind which general practitioners cannot reasonably be expected to possess". Persons who hold a medical card or a GP visit card are not subject to any co-payments or other charges in respect of such services.
However, Section 11 of the GMS contract stipulates that fees in respect of certain medical certificates which may be required, for example, "under the Social Welfare Acts or for the purposes of insurance or assurance policies or for the issue of driving licences" are not covered by the contract. Any fees charged by GPs for services provided outside the terms of the GMS contract are a matter of private contract between the GP and their patient.
Medical card and GP visit card holders should not be charged a consultation fee by their GMS GP. If a patient who holds a medical card or GP visit card believes he or she has been incorrectly charged for services by his or her GMS GP, then that patient should report the matter to their HSE Local Health Office.
1009. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37882/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
1010. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child physiotherapists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37883/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
1011. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37884/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1012. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult psychologists in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37885/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1013. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for adult physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37886/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1014. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for child physiotherapy in CHO6 and CHO7, in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37887/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1015. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are currently on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37888/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1016. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by the length of time 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37889/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
