Tuesday, 27 Feb 2024

Written Answers Nos. 533-552

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Questions (533)

Duncan Smith

Question:

533. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the refurbishment works that were carried out at Bantry General Hospital in 2022 and 2023; and to detail the refurbishment works that are likely to commence at this hospital during 2024. [8959/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Health Services Waiting Lists

Questions (534)

Duncan Smith

Question:

534. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the average waiting period for occupational therapists within primary care services in County Offaly. [8960/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Staff

Questions (535)

Duncan Smith

Question:

535. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists working in University Hospital Limerick in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8961/24]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Primary Care Centres

Questions (536)

Duncan Smith

Question:

536. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of a primary care centre in New Ross, County Wexford, and the services that will be provided when it opens. [8962/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Staff

Questions (537)

Duncan Smith

Question:

537. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons working in Portlaoise regional hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8963/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Services

Questions (538)

Duncan Smith

Question:

538. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the Rotunda Maternity Hospital on access to private diagnosis in each of the years 2020 to 2023, inclusive, by firm, in tabular form. [8964/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Dental Services

Questions (539)

Duncan Smith

Question:

539. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the names of dentists within CHO 9 currently accepting new medical cardholders, in tabular form. [8965/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Staff

Questions (540)

Duncan Smith

Question:

540. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in each community hospital within Galway in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8966/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Charges

Questions (541)

Duncan Smith

Question:

541. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the revenue generated by car parking charges at Mullingar General Hospital in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [8967/24]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Health Services Waiting Lists

Questions (542)

Duncan Smith

Question:

542. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Waterford waiting to be assessed for a carer; and the timeframe for when they will be assessed. [8968/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Staff

Questions (543)

Duncan Smith

Question:

543. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in cardiothoracic surgery at Cork University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8969/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Admissions

Questions (544)

Duncan Smith

Question:

544. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of patients treated in Nenagh General Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8970/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Equipment

Questions (545)

Duncan Smith

Question:

545. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of portable cardiac echo machines in use at University Hospital Waterford. [8971/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Staff

Questions (546)

Duncan Smith

Question:

546. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE ophthalmologist registrars working in Sligo University Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8972/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Hospital Staff

Questions (547)

Duncan Smith

Question:

547. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in intensive care medicine at Galway University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8973/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Ambulance Service

Questions (548)

Duncan Smith

Question:

548. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles available on a 24-7 basis in County Cavan in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8974/24]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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

Ambulance Service

Questions (549)

Duncan Smith

Question:

549. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE advanced paramedics based in County Kerry in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8975/24]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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 Staff

Questions (550)

Duncan Smith

Question:

550. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency department nurses working in Tallaght University Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [8976/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Mental Health Services

Questions (551)

Mark Ward

Question:

551. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for an appointment through the counselling in primary care service, by CHO area and by time waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8988/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.

Mental Health Services

Questions (552)

Mark Ward

Question:

552. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who received counselling from the counselling in primary care service, by year since 2019 and by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8989/24]

Awaiting reply from Department.