Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1303. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the reason that the current neurofibromatosis clinic has been left understaffed and underfunded, that it is now closed to new patients, and with an inability to access treatment of serious import to children, their health and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63681/22]
View answer1304. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that there will be a designated neurofibromatosis clinic at the new children’s hospital; if he will ensure that this designated neurofibromatosis clinic will have the full complement of specialisms to include consultant dermatology, neuropsychiatry, psychology and associated teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63682/22]
View answer1305. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the date on which access to the current neurofibromatosis clinic will be restored for all children in Ireland living with neurofibromatosis and therefore requiring its care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63683/22]
View answer1306. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the reason that the condition of neurofibromatosis and medical centres to treat children with the condition do not receive the State’s attention and funding of other neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63684/22]
View answer1307. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if his Department will supply a date by which the lack of appropriate staff and diagnostic equipment at the neurofibromatosis clinic at CHI Tallaght will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63685/22]
View answer1308. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the reason that the current neurofibromatosis clinic is without a resident specialist dermatologist, neuro-psychiatrist and psychologist given that these specialisms are deemed integral to the need and treatment of children with the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63686/22]
View answer1309. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if his Department will allow the current neurofibromatosis clinic to accept an OCT machine privately-funded and fundraised by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63687/22]
View answer1310. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the reason that there is no current pathway from paediatric to adult care for persons aged 16 years and above with neurofibromatosis; the date on which such a pathway will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63688/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1303 to 1310, inclusive, together.
As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
