Written Answers Nos. 814-828
814. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the jury in the inquest into the deaths of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34117/23]
View answerI am unable to comment on individual cases, but I am aware of this very sad tragedy, and I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in a timely manner on implementation of relevant recommendations.
815. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health for an update on the current number of epilepsy nurse specialists, neurologists and associated team members currently attached to epilepsy adult and paediatric services across the country; the hospitals/hospital group to which they are attached; the number of vacancies currently within each of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34118/23]
View answerAs this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.
816. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a discretionary medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34128/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
817. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an appointment with a specialist doctor can be urgently facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/23]
View answerUnder 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.
818. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if his Department or any agency under the aegis of his Department operates a ‘barter account’ for the provision of goods or services; if so, if payments have been directed to be made to a barter account during the period 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34150/23]
View answerDear Deputy Nolan,
I refer to your Parliamentary Question of Thursday 6 July 2023 (Reference: 34150/23).
‘To ask the Minister for Health if his Department or any agency under the aegis of his Department operates a ‘barter account’ for the provision of goods or services; if so, if payments have been directed to be made to a barter account during the period 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. .’
The response to this query will require the collection of information from suppliers who previous worked for the Department of Health back to 2011. It will also require collection of information from the 19 other agencies falling under the aegis of the Department of Health and their related suppliers going back to 2011. My officials will collate this information and share with the Deputy as soon as is possible.
Kind regards
___________________
Stephen Donnelly, T.D.
Minister for Health
819. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the internal and external reviews into spinal surgeries in Temple Street Hospital will be published; and if so, when they will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34165/23]
View answerIn December 2022, Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) announced it had commissioned an external clinical review of complex spinal surgeries carried out in Temple Street on a specific group of children with spina bifida during a period between October 2019 and October 2022.
The review involves expert clinicians from an international North American centre of excellence.
Once this external review has been finalised, its findings will be communicated appropriately, particularly with regard to any patients and families impacted.
820. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when his Department will approve additional funding to increase the current 0.6 WTE orthodontic specialists appointed to orthodontic services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34177/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
821. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the status of the current vacant full-time orthodontic consultant post in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34178/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
822. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the total number of current vacancies within the HSE orthodontic services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34179/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
823. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients under 18 years of age awaiting orthodontal treatment in County Wexford; the number of persons waiting 24, 36 and 48 months and longer; respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34180/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
824. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients over 18 years of age awaiting orthodontal treatment in County Wexford who were identified as requiring treatment before 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34181/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
825. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the vacant senior dietitian post for Waterford/Wexford CAMHS has been filled; when his Department will approve funding for a whole-time paediatric dietitian solely for the Wexford CAMHS team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34182/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
826. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health to outline the terms of reference for the HSE review of access to Cariban under the drug payment scheme for sufferers of hyperemesis; who is leading the review and what stakeholders have been consulted for the purposes for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34188/23]
View answerAs the Health Service Executive (HSE) are conducting a review of the access provided to Cariban under the community drug schemes since 1st January 2023, this matter has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
827. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive the urgent services they require; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34213/23]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that this is a matter for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
828. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the emergency out-of-hours dental services that are currently available in the Cavan-Monaghan region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34229/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
