Written Answers Nos. 1644-1663
1644. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on community waiting lists by service in March 2020, in tabular form; and the number waiting 0-6, 6-12, 12-18, and 18+ months. [15458/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1645. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on community waiting lists by service in June 2020, in tabular form; and the number waiting 0-6, 6-12, 12-18, and 18+ months. [15459/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1646. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the spend by the Health Service Executive on private recruitment firms in each quarter of 2016-2020, inclusive, in tabular form; and the breakdown by recipient. [15462/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1647. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the spend by each independent hospital contracted by the Health Service Executive on agency staffing and private recruitment firms in each quarter of 2016-2020, inclusive, in tabular form; and the breakdown, by recipient. [15463/24]
View answerAs this is an operational matter I have referred your question to the HSE for a response.
1648. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made following a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by the Health Service Executive, for each of the years 2016-2020, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15464/24]
View answerAs this is an operational matter I have referred this question to the HSE for a response.
1649. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made following a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by each independent hospital funded by the Health Service Executive, for each of the years 2016-2020, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15465/24]
View answerAs this is an operational matter I have forwarded your question to the HSE for a response.
1650. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on debt collectors by the Health Service Executive in each year from 2016-2020; the number of occasions on which debt collectors were used; and the level of charges recovered by debt collectors. [15466/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1651. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on debt collectors by the Health Service Executive in each year 2021-2024, by quarter; the number of occasions on which debt collectors were used; and the level of charges recovered by debt collectors. [15467/24]
View answerAs this question relates to expenditure at an operational level, I have referred it to the HSE for direct response.
1652. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the spend by the Health Service Executive on agency staffing and private recruitment firms in each quarter of 2023-2024, inclusive, in tabular form; and the breakdown by recipient. [15468/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1653. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the spend by each independent hospital contracted by the Health Service Executive on agency staffing and private recruitment firms in each quarter of 2023-2024, inclusive, in tabular form; and he breakdown by recipient. [15469/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1654. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made following a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by the Health Service Executive, in 2023 and 2024 to date, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15470/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1655. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made following a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by each independent hospital funded by the Health Service Executive, in 2023 and 2024 to date, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15471/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1656. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made which did not follow a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by the Health Service Executive, in 2023 and 2024 to date, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15472/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1657. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made which did not follow a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by each independent hospital funded by the Health Service Executive, in 2023 and 2024 to date, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15473/24]
View answerAs this is an operational matter I am referring this question to the HSE for a response.
1658. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made which did not follow a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by the Health Service Executive, for each of the years 2016-2020, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15474/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1659. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the awards made which did not follow a tender process to external non-medical consultants, by firm, by each independent hospital funded by the Health Service Executive, for each of the years 2016-2020, inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [15475/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1660. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1458 of 24 March 2024, the reason a building (details supplied) has not yet opened as a mental health facility since it received planning permission from An Bord Pleanála in October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15483/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1661. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health to outline the details of his recent visit to University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15495/24]
View answerI have outlined below the schedule of my visit to University Hospital Limerick, detailing the areas I visited and the people with whom I met. I and my Department will continue to collaborate closely with the HSE and University Hospital Limerick on the implementation of measures to address the pressures on the Hospital's services.
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Event |
Attendees |
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April 3 |
19:00 |
Meeting with Bernard Gloster, HSE CEO |
Bernard Gloster, HSE CEO |
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April 4 |
09:30-10:00 |
Meeting with REO Sandra Broderick |
Sandra Broderick, REO Midwest Region |
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10:00-11:00 |
Meeting with UHL Management/Leadership and CHO Public Health |
Bernard Gloster, CEO HSE Sandra Broderick, REO Midwest Region Colette Cowan, CEO University of Limerick Hospital Group Dr Mai Mannix, Area Director of Public Health, Public Health Mid-West Niamh Wallace, Acting Chief Officer, Mid-West Community Healthcare |
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11:00-11:30 |
Meeting with nurses at UHL |
12 nurses of various grades |
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11:30-12:00 |
Meeting with NCHDs |
A group of NCHDs working at UHL |
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12:00-13:00 |
Site walk (96 bed block) |
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13:00-14:00 |
Meeting with CEO |
Colette Cowan, CEO University of Limerick Hospital Group |
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14:00-15:00 |
Media doorstep |
A group of members of the media |
1662. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the work being done to manage peak-time ED attendances at UHL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15496/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1663. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health his views on the prioritisation of population and gaps in geographical coverage in the Mid-West region, especially in respect of acute services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15497/24]
View answerUnder the Health Act (2004) and the subsequent Health Service Executive Governance Act (2013 and 2019), the HSE is accountable to the Minister for Health. Pursuant to the Health Act (2004), it is the responsibility of the HSE to manage and deliver health services.
The HSE is currently implementing the organisation of service delivery into six new health regions. These regions will provide structured support to delivering integrated health services to the public based on local needs. The Midwest Regional Executive Officer, responsible for the Midwest region (incorporating the University of Limerick Hospital Group), was appointed by the HSE in December 2023.
My Department will continue to work with the HSE to ensure improvement of services for all patients in the Midwest region. I am aware of the pressures on acute services in the region and on calls to open an additional Emergency Department in the smaller hospitals. The most recent advice I have received from the HSE's Chief Clinical Office, clinical experts and programmes is opposed to this course of action.
The Government is committed to improving access to acute services in the Midwest. I am providing significant and sustained investment to increase capacity and staffing including a new comprehensive package of measures and investment to alleviate pressures on acute care at the University Hospital Limerick.
