Thomas Gould
Question:280. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when the proposed nursing home in a facility (details supplied) will be open. [8455/24]
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As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
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Thomas Gould
Question:281. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health whether retention planning permission was received for a facility (details supplied); and, if so, when this was received. [8456/24]
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As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
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Thomas Gould
Question:282. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an itemised list, by cost, of the equipment purchased and installed in a facility (details supplied). [8457/24]
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As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Questions (283)
Thomas Gould
Question:283. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the cost of redevelopment of a facility (details supplied), by labour costs, construction costs and equipment costs, in tabular form. [8458/24]
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As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
Hospital Facilities
Questions (284)
Thomas Gould
Question:284. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric bays in emergency departments in Mercy University Hospital and CUH in January 2023; and the current number. [8461/24]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Ambulance Service
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Thomas Gould
Question:285. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance turnaround time, by hospital in Cork and Tipperary in 2023. [8467/24]
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Hospital Facilities
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Jim O'Callaghan
Question:286. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds currently provided in each public or voluntary hospital as of 16 February 2024, or the latest date available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8482/24]
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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
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Brendan Griffin
Question:287. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the cancellation of non-elective surgeries in UHK to date; when such surgeries will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8488/24]
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I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE has advised that planned procedures and operations can be postponed or cancelled for a variety of reasons including capacity issues due to increased scheduled and unscheduled care demand.
Patient safety remains at the centre of all hospital activity and elective care scheduling. To ensure services are provided in a safe, clinically-aligned and prioritised way, hospitals are following HSE clinical guidelines and protocols.
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 Appointments Status
Questions (288)
Paul McAuliffe
Question:288. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [8518/24]
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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.
Medical Aids and Appliances
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Denis Naughten
Question:289. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received approval for a new prosthesis; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8519/24]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Ambulance Service
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Johnny Mythen
Question:290. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the spend on ambulance services across CHO 5 between 2017 and 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8531/24]
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Emergency Services
Questions (291)
James Lawless
Question:291. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if all paramedic staff in Kerry are being used to their fullest based on rostering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8535/24]
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Questions (292)
Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:292. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider allowing patients with a ministerial licence to access the products that are approved under the medicinal cannabis access programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8542/24]
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A Ministerial Licence issued pursuant to Section 14 for the Misuse of Drugs entitles the clinician licensee to prescribe, import, supply , possess and administer a cannabis-based product containing Tetrahydrocannabinol.
The decision on what to prescribe is a clinical decision in which neither the Minister for Health nor the Department of Health has a role.
As the products are Schedule 1 controlled drugs in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 the necessary licences must be in place under the Misuse of Drugs Act, other than the clinicians, for possession and supply of the prescribed cannabis-based products by other stakeholders if required.