Written Answers Nos. 1922-1937
1922. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CHO waiting lists for social care on initial and further waiting lists, by CHO, in tabular form; the number by wait length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41240/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1923. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CHO waiting lists for social work on initial and further waiting lists, by CHO, in tabular form; the number by wait length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41241/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1924. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CHO waiting lists for home support or intensive home support on funding and waiting for carer lists, by CHO, in tabular form; the number by wait length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41242/22]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I am referring the question for response to the HSE for a direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1925. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on respite care waiting lists, by CHO, in tabular form; the number by wait length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41243/22]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to service issues, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
1926. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on day service waiting lists, by CHO, in tabular form; the number by wait length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41244/22]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
1927. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CHO waiting lists for CAMHS on initial assessment, initial therapy intervention and further therapy intervention lists, by CHO, in tabular form; the number by wait length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41245/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1928. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CHO waiting lists for mental health services on initial assessment, initial therapy intervention and further therapy intervention lists, by service type and by CHO, in tabular form; the number by wait length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41246/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1929. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on mental health service waiting lists who have a disability, in tabular form, by CHO; if these data are not collected, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41247/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1930. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the standard procedure for ensuring the needs of children with disabilities are met by HSE mental health services where there are overlaps in care and care needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41248/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1931. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CHO waiting lists for counselling and psychotherapy on initial assessment, initial therapy intervention and further therapy intervention lists, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41249/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1933. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of areas that can no longer guarantee development assessments for babies and children aged three months, nine to 11 months, 21 to 24 months and 46 to 48 months, by CHO and LHO; the timeline he is working towards for reinstating these services in the affected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41251/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1934. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nursing posts dedicated to developmental assessments for babies and children from three months to 48 months, by CHO and LHO, in tabular form; the ratio to population in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41252/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1935. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of children in the CHO 7 area awaiting an assessment of need, by category of assessment, in tabular form. [41283/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1936. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons on a waiting list for home care packages in the CHO 7 area. [41284/22]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1937. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if security staff who worked in hospitals throughout the pandemic will be entitled to the pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41301/22]
View answerFirstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period.
On January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Following extensive engagement with healthcare unions on the matter, on 19th April the HSE published eligibility guidelines and FAQs, as apply to the HSE and Section 38 agencies, which are available on its website: www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-012-2022-pandemic-special-recognition-payment.html. Payment is currently receiving priority across all Hospital Groups and Community Services in the HSE.
The HSE and the Department are currently examining progressing the roll-out to the list of 6 non-HSE/non-Section 38 organisation types covered by the Government Decision. This measure will be ring fenced to staff working ordinarily onsite in COVID-19 exposed healthcare environments. This shall cover eligible staff in:
1. Private Sector Nursing Homes and Hospices (e.g. Private, Voluntary, Section 39 etc.);
2. Eligible staff working on-site in Section 39 long-term residential care facilities for people with disabilities;
3. Agency roles working in the HSE;
4. Health Care Support Assistants (also known as home help / home care / home support) contracted to the HSE;
5. Members of the Defence Forces redeployed to work in front-line Covid-19 exposed environments in the HSE;
6. Paramedics employed by Dublin Fire Brigade to deliver services on behalf of the HSE.
The above 6 areas only are covered by this Government Decision and all eligible workers will be paid in accordance with the overarching eligibility criteria in place. It is hoped that information will be published shortly for those certain non-HSE/Section 38 healthcare employees that are covered by the Government Decision and the process available to their employers to implement this measure for their eligible staff.
