Written Answers Nos. 1522-1542
1522. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the National Gender Service is aware of EMA/147755/2020 "restrictions in use of cyproterone due to meningioma risk" and the 2021 paper "Toward a Lowest Effective Dose of Cyproterone Acetate in Trans Women: Results From the ENIGI Study"; and what initial dose they use for cyproterone acetate. [14906/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1523. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when his Department requested the formation of the 2018 IEHG Steering Group for the Development of a National Gender Service; and if he will provide a copy of the request to do so. [14907/24]
View answerMy Department is investigating this request and officials will follow up with the Deputy directly.
1524. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of recent newspaper reports that staff of the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer are supporting a UK legal case which seeks to make it harder for transgender adults to access healthcare (details supplied); and if he agrees that this compromises the impartiality of the planned development of a new transgender model of care. [14908/24]
View answerI do not believe it would be appropriate for me to comment on legal proceedings taking place in another jurisdiction.
As the Deputy is aware, the HSE has identified the need to develop an updated and integrated Model of Care for transgender services, informed by the best evidence-based clinical evidence and input from healthcare professionals, patient advocates and those with lived experience.
The Clinical Lead for transgender services has now been appointed and will take up the position shortly. Once in place, this person will lead a team to develop the new model of care.
Developing a Model of Care for gender healthcare services is expected to be a complex process and the HSE and my Department will work closely together to support the process, ensure transparency and keep the patient at the centre of the process.
I welcome the development of a model of care which will deliver a high quality seamless and integrated service for people with gender identity issues.
1525. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the lookback review on CAMHS will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14918/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1526. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the number of patients with type 1 diabetes who transitioned from the paediatric diabetes service to adult diabetes services in Letterkenny University Hospital in 2023 and 2024; how many of those use CGM technology; how many of those are using insulin pumps; how many have had one OPD diabetes review appointment in the adult service; how many of them had more than one appointment; how many are still awaiting their first appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14919/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1527. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with type 1 diabetes attending Letterkenny University Hospital; the number of those patients awaiting an annual OPD diabetes review appointment for less than six, six to 12, 12 to 24 and over 24 months; the longest patient waiting time for an appointment to see an endocrinologist in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14920/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
1528. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health how many people living with type 2 diabetes have been treated in the HSE ECC specialist ambulatory care hub in Letterkenny to date; the number of appointments provided in 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14921/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1529. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a matter regarding a drug which is not covered under the drugs payment scheme for a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14922/24]
View answerAs this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
1530. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who having been referred four years ago to the neuro surgery unit at Cork University Hospital has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14928/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1531. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the total number of primary care centres operating within counties Louth and Meath, by location, itemised services, and the areas that they serve, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14932/24]
View answerAs the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1532. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 393 of 7 March 2024, if recruitment of the posts labelled "stopped temporarily" have been paused as a result of the HSE recruitment freeze (details supplied); if not, the reason recruitment has been paused for these posts; if the recruitment freeze has had any impact on posts labelled "campaign underway"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14939/24]
View answerAs the matter raised is a service delivery matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.
1533. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) for children is not covered under the drugs payment scheme; if there is a plan to add it to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14941/24]
View answerUnder the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
1534. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health if he has considered a Dublin premium for health workers where there is a high level of attrition from posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14943/24]
View answerAs staffing is a matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to attrition rates within the Dublin area.
On the question of a premium for healthcare employees working in the Dublin area, this is not currently under consideration.
1535. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to complete the phased opening of the Central Mental Hospital and increase the operational bed capacity to its intended capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14971/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1536. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a dedicated outpatient neurology service provided by a consultant neurologist will be introduced in Bantry Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14976/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1537. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14981/24]
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.
1538. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to the National Office of Suicide Prevention, by year for 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14982/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1539. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if an individual can receive funding towards a private assessment of needs; if they can apply for this in advance of the assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14983/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1540. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14986/24]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1541. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will list the agencies under his aegis; and the appropriate email address for Oireachtas liaison. [14992/24]
View answerOireachtas liaison email addresses for the agencies under the aegis of the Department of Health are listed below.
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Dental Council |
info@dentalcouncil.ie |
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Food Safety Authority of Ireland |
parliamentaryquestions@fsai.ie |
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Food Safety Promotion Board - Safefood |
parliamentary-questions@safefood.net |
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Health Information and Quality Authority |
info@hiqa.ie (general queries) concerns@hiqa.ie (concerns about a health or social care service) mwhelan@hiqa.ie (head of communications and stakeholder engagement) |
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Health Insurance Authority |
press@hia.ie |
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Health Products Regulatory Authority |
pqsandbriefings@hpra.ie |
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Health Research Board |
oireachtasqueries@hrb.ie LPurcell@hrb.ie |
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Health Service Executive |
reps@hse.ie oireachtas.pcrs@hse.ie (for queries on medical cards, GP Visit Cards, Drugs Payment Schemes) |
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Health and Social Care Professionals Council |
oireachtasquery@coru.ie |
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Irish Blood Transfusion Service |
oireachtas@ibts.ie |
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Medical Council |
oireachtasqueries@mcirl.ie |
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Mental Health Commission |
pad@mhcirl.ie |
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National Cancer Registry Board |
oireachtasqueries@ncri.ie |
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National Paediatric Hospital Development Board |
info@nph.ie |
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National Treatment Purchase Fund Board |
pq@ntpf.ie |
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Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland |
oireachtas@nmbi.ie |
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Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Council |
pq@psi.ie |
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Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council |
director@phecc.ie |
1542. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide urgent mental health care for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14998/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
