Thursday, 13 Oct 2022

Written Answers Nos. 366-381

Hospital Appointments Status

Questions (366)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

366. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50819/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.

In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Disability Services

Questions (367, 368, 371, 373, 375)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

367. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities who were in receipt of home-support hours in each LHO area as of 1 October 2022 or latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [50838/22]

Michael Moynihan

Question:

368. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities who were in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [50839/22]

Michael Moynihan

Question:

371. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act for each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available, in tabular form. [50842/22]

Michael Moynihan

Question:

373. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 and the number who were waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers waiting for each category aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [50844/22]

Michael Moynihan

Question:

375. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers who were waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [50846/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 367, 368, 371, 373 and 375 together.

As the Deputy's questions relate to service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Question No. 368 answered with Question No. 367.

Disability Services

Questions (369)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

369. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided by CHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available, in tabular form. [50840/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education

As this relates to a service matter, I am referring it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Disability Services

Questions (370)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

370. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places that have been provided to persons with a disability by LHO area as of 1 October 2022, in tabular form. [50841/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this relates to a service matter, I am referring it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 371 answered with Question No. 367.

Health Services

Questions (372)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

372. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were on the physiotherapy waiting list for each LHO area as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category who were waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and 65 years plus in tabular form. [50843/22]

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.

Question No. 373 answered with Question No. 367.

Health Services

Questions (374)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

374. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers who were waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 and the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in tabular form. [50845/22]

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.

Question No. 375 answered with Question No. 367.

Health Services

Questions (376)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

376. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons for each LHO area on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list as of 1 October 2022, or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0-4 years, 5-17 years, 18-64 years and aged 65 years plus in tabular form. [50847/22]

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.

General Practitioner Services

Questions (377)

James Lawless

Question:

377. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will provide further information on the criteria needed to qualify for the new GP card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50858/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As announced, Budget 2023 will increase the eligibility of people for General Practice (GP) access cards. The scheme will be expanded to cover all children aged 6 and 7 by the end of 2022 and, from 1 April 2023, eligibility will be extended to people who earn the median household income of €46,000 or less. It will be adjusted for people living alone and for those with children; further operational details will be made available prior to the commencement of the income-based expansion. It is envisaged that these measures will be supported by a significant package of additional capacity supports to GP practices.

Details on the current eligibility criteria for a medical card or GP visit card, and how to apply for same, are available from the HSE website.

Departmental Data

Questions (378)

John Lahart

Question:

378. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 October 2022 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [50861/22]

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.

Departmental Data

Questions (379)

John Lahart

Question:

379. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 October 2022 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [50862/22]

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.

Departmental Data

Questions (380)

John Lahart

Question:

380. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 October 2022 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [50863/22]

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.

Departmental Data

Questions (381)

John Lahart

Question:

381. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 October 2022 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [50864/22]

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.