Written Answers Nos. 330-349
330. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if he has considered making the cystosponge test for oesophageal cancer diagnosis available in Ireland; if he will outline any plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2597/23]
View answerThe Deputy's question relates to the Cytosponge test, which was developed primarily as a potential diagnostic test for the condition of Barrett's oesophagus in high risk populations.
Barrett's oesophagus is a medical condition where some cells in the oesophagus grow abnormally. Barrett's oesophagus can increase the risk of oesophageal cancer, although the increased risk is still small. Most people with this condition do not develop oesophageal cancer. Diagnosing Barret’s oesophagus, and offering affected people timely surveillance and treatment if appropriate, can reduce their risk of developing oesophageal cancer.
It is very important to note that this test is not designed to screen for, or make a diagnosis of, oesophageal cancer. There is currently no available screening test for oesophageal cancer. Endoscopy is the standard diagnostic test in patients with at risk symptoms, and provides a clear diagnosis.
331. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average patient experience time to admission via an emergency department for all patients, State-wide and for each location for December 2022; the average for patients aged under 75 and 75-plus, State-wide and for each location; the number of patients who attended and were admitted below the average; the number waiting longer than the average, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2598/23]
View answer332. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average patient experience time to admission via an emergency department for all patients, State-wide and for each location for December 2019; the average for patients aged under 75 and 75-plus, State-wide and for each location; the number of patients who attended and were admitted below the average; the number waiting longer than the average, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2599/23]
View answer333. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average patient experience time to admission via an emergency department for all patients, State-wide and for each location for January 2023 to date; the average for patients aged under 75 and 75-plus, State-wide and for each location; the number of patients who attended and were admitted below the average; the number waiting longer than the average, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2600/23]
View answer334. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average patient experience time to admission via an emergency department for all patients, State-wide and for each location for the full year of 2022 and for each month; the average for patients aged under 75 and 75-plus, State-wide and for each location; the number of patients who attended and were admitted below the average; the number waiting longer than the average, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2601/23]
View answer335. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average patient experience time to admission via an emergency department for all patients, State-wide and for each location for the full year of 2019 and for each month; the average for patients aged under 75 and 75-plus, State-wide and for each location; the number of patients who attended and were admitted below the average; the number waiting longer than the average, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2602/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 331 to 335, inclusive, together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
336. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who left an emergency department post-registration but pre-admission in the month of December 2022, by hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2603/23]
View answerThis question relates to operational matters and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
337. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who left an emergency department post-registration but pre-admission in the month of December 2019, by hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/23]
View answerThis question relates to operational matters and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
338. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who left an emergency department post-registration but pre-admission in the month of January 2023 to date, by hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/23]
View answerThis question relates to operational matters and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
339. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who left an emergency department post-registration but pre-admission in the month of the full year of 2022 and for each month, by hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2606/23]
View answerThis question relates to operational matters and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
340. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who left an emergency department post-registration but pre-admission in the month of the full year of 2019 and for each month, by hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2607/23]
View answerThis question relates to operational matters and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
341. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of patients who waited 0-6, 6-9, 0-9, and 9-24 and 24+ hours for admission via an emergency department for each emergency department in December 2022, in tabular form; the numbers for all patients and for patients aged over 60 years and for those over 75 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2609/23]
View answer342. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of patients who waited 0-6, 6-9, 0-9, and 9-24 and 24+ hours for admission via an emergency department for each emergency department in December 2019, in tabular form; the number for all patients and for patients aged over 60 years and for those over 75 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2610/23]
View answer343. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of patients who waited 0-6, 6-9, 0-9, and 9-24 and 24+ hours for admission via an emergency department for each emergency department in January 2023, to date in tabular form; the number for all patients and for patients aged over 60 years and for those over 75 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2611/23]
View answer344. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of patients who waited 0-6, 6-9, 0-9, and 9-24 and 24+ hours for admission via an emergency department for each emergency department in the full year of 2022, and for each month in tabular form; the number for all patients and for patients aged over 60 years and for those over 75 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2612/23]
View answer345. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of patients who waited 0-6, 6-9, 0-9, and 9-24 and 24+ hours for admission via an emergency department for each emergency department in the full year of 2019, and for each month in tabular form; the number for all patients and for patients aged over 60 years and for those over 75 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2613/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 341 to 345, inclusive, together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
346. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total number of presentations, registrations and admissions at each emergency department and the State-wide total for December 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2615/23]
View answer347. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total number of presentations, registrations and admissions at each emergency department and the State-wide total for December 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2616/23]
View answer348. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total number of presentations, registrations and admissions at each emergency department and the State-wide total for January 2023 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2617/23]
View answer349. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total number of presentations, registrations and admissions at each emergency department and the State-wide total for the full year of 2022 and for each month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2618/23]
View answer350. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total number of presentations, registrations and admissions at each emergency department and the State-wide total for the full year of 2019 and for each month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2619/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 346 to 350, inclusive, together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
