Written Answers Nos. 489-508
489. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time dieticians working in Coolock primary care centres in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44438/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
490. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the management structure by grade and organisational chart for speech and language therapists working in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44439/22]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
491. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of liaison psychiatrists for children in CHO4; the number of liaison psychiatrists for children at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44440/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
492. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent specialist periodontists and implant dentists employed by the HSE in CHO2 in each of the years 2020 and 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44441/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
493. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time staff nurses in critical care working in Beaumont Hospital in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.
494. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing one additional HSE air ambulance on a 24/7/365 basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44443/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
495. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the funding that was made available to the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital to upgrade its four operating theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/22]
View answerAs 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.
496. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of recruiting two additional full-time chiropodists and two additional full-time senior chiropodists for CHO7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44445/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
497. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) who are in receipt of HSE pensions can expect to have their pensions increased or arrears paid in respect of the October 2021 or the February 2022 public service pay increases. [44446/22]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.
498. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will work with the HSE to ensure that pension increases are calculated and applied as frequently as current employee increases (details supplied) [44447/22]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
499. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in County Clare who are retired HSE staff members and who have not yet had pensions increased or arrears paid in respect of the October 2021 or the February 2022 public service pay increases will receive their pay increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44453/22]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
500. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of the new primary care centre for Finglas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44469/22]
View answerAs 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.
501. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount that has been spent on medical agency staffing in 2019, 2021 and to date in 2022. [44472/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I've asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
502. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider his position and agree to meet with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the provision of kaftrio to a cohort of 35 children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44489/22]
View answerSince my appointment, I have at all times prioritised the needs of patients and, at every opportunity, made myself available to meet with patients and patient groups.
Kaftrio has been a life changing drug for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers, and I want to see it made available to everyone who needs it.
The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.
I have been advised by the HSE that engagement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals is ongoing, which I hope can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion for everyone.
My office has been in contact with CFI in order to arrange a meeting for me with their representatives.
503. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent approved consultant positions that are not filled on a permanent basis and are either vacant or filled on a temporary, agency or other basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44490/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy with the information sought as soon as possible.
504. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy referral list at Cork University Hospital who are waiting for treatment; the number of staff working in the OPAT team at CUH in tabular form; if there are plans to recruit additional staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44491/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
506. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been previously diagnosed with breast cancer who are currently recommended to undergo regular follow-up mammograms; the number of persons currently waiting for a follow-up mammogram appointment by each waiting time period in each of the designated cancer centres in tabular form. [44493/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
507. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been previously diagnosed with bowel cancer who are currently recommended to undergo regular follow-up colonoscopies; the number and proportion of this group of persons that are currently waiting for a follow-up colonoscopy appointment by each waiting time period in each of the designated cancer centres in tabular form. [44494/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
508. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received a diagnostic test deemed as urgent at a symptomatic breast disease clinic in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and the percentage of these patients who received a diagnosis of cancer in tabular form. [44495/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
