Monday, 11 Sep 2023

Hospital Appointments Status

Questions (1878)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

1878. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment in CHI at Temple Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39075/23]

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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.

Hospital Facilities

Questions (1879)

Danny Healy-Rae

Question:

1879. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39087/23]

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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.

Medical Aids and Appliances

Questions (1880)

Seán Canney

Question:

1880. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will fund the purchase of an AED device for a person diagnosed with long-QT syndrome which will be located in the person’s home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39089/23]

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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.

Hospital Charges

Questions (1881)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

1881. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if the national finance division within the HSE can provide the expected 2023 budget for private maintenance charges in public hospitals. [39090/23]

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Minister for Health

As the question requests information from the HSE we are forwarding to them for a response.

Hospital Appointments Status

Questions (1882)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

1882. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for a procedure in Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39092/23]

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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.

Vaccination Programme

Questions (1883)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

1883. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to have a shingles vaccine available to everyone aged over 65 years. [39101/23]

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Minister for Health

The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation.

The NIAC continues to revise recommendations to allow for the introduction of new vaccines in Ireland and to keep abreast of changes in the patterns of disease. Therefore, the immunisation schedule will continue to be amended over time.

The Shingles vaccine is not currently provided as part of the national immunisation programme. Those aged 50 years and older who wish to receive the vaccine should consult with their GP or pharmacist.

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) are currently carrying out a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) on the herpes zoster vaccine which protects against shingles. The outcome of the HTA, once it is complete, will inform future decision making on this matter in relation to whether or not any amendments are required to the National Immunisation Programme.

Hospital Staff

Questions (1884)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

1884. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant cardiologists with a special interest in catheter ablation at University Hospital Waterford in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [39102/23]

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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.

Hospital Services

Questions (1885)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

1885. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of polysomnography sleep studies carried out in CHI Temple Street to date in 2023. [39103/23]

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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.

Building Regulations

Questions (1886)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1886. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if raac lightweight building material has been used in the construction of any healthcare facilities; if so, how many, by name and location, in tabular form; what safety precautions his Department is taking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39111/23]

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Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Question No. 1887 answered with Question No. 1778.

Mental Health Services

Questions (1888)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1888. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a CAMHS review for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39116/23]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Health Services Staff

Questions (1889)

Ivana Bacik

Question:

1889. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if national guidelines are in place for resettlement supports for immigrant healthcare workers; and his plans to ensure that resettlement procedures are in place to support recruitment and retention in the health service. [39118/23]

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Minister for Health

As this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Questions (1890)

Verona Murphy

Question:

1890. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the status of outstanding Covid recognition payments to employees of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39130/23]

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Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Questions (1891)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1891. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if a health facility (details supplied) qualifies for the pandemic special recognition payment; if so, when this will be paid; and, if not, the reason. [39133/23]

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Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Questions (1892)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1892. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if the assessment process for the pandemic special recognition payment was outsourced to a company outside the State; if so, the cost of outsourcing this work; the reason this was not conducted by an existing State agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39134/23]

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Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Mental Health Services

Questions (1893)

Mark Ward

Question:

1893. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the service level agreement between an organisation (details supplied) and CHO 7; what is causing the delay; when it is expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39137/23]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Primary Care Centres

Questions (1894)

Mark Ward

Question:

1894. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres that are neurodivergent-friendly; the policies in place to ensure that they are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39138/23]

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Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, I have asked the HSE to reply to the deputy as soon as possible.

Primary Care Centres

Questions (1895)

Mark Ward

Question:

1895. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new primary care centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin; if it will be neurodivergent-friendly; what will be put in place to ensure this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39139/23]

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Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, I have asked the HSE to reply to the deputy as soon as possible.

Mental Health Services

Questions (1896)

Mark Ward

Question:

1896. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacists that work in CAMHS, per CHO area; if there are plans to increase these numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39140/23]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Mental Health Services

Questions (1897)

Mark Ward

Question:

1897. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the online referral and case management systems being developed for CAMHS; if the systems currently in place in Lucena CAMHS are being considered for upgrade and roll-out nationwide; the budget for developing these systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39141/23]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.