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Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Health Services Data
Gerry Adams
362. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Louth benefitting from the European Union’s INTERREG IVA programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39545/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Gerry Adams
363. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children on a waiting list for children’s ophthalmology outpatient services in County Louth in each of the years from 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of children waiting three, six, nine, 12 months and in excess of 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [39546/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Gerry Adams
364. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children on a waiting list for children’s ophthalmology inpatient services in County Louth in each of the years from 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of children waiting three, six, nine, 12 and in excess of 12 months, respectively, in tabular form [39547/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Gerry Adams
365. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children on a waiting list for children’s ophthalmology inpatient and outpatient services by county in tabular form. [39548/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Gerry Adams
366. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with ophthalmology outpatient and inpatient waiting lists in County Louth and other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39549/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Health Services Provision
Gerry Adams
367. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if, through the HSE, alternative local community arrangements have been provided through the local health offices in County Louth to substitute the sixth class eye health services which have now ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39550/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Health Services Provision
Gerry Adams
368. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a national eye care scheme for children under 16 years of age. [39551/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
Gerry Adams
369. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 406 of 11 July 2018, if he has met with an organisation (details supplied); if a report of the meeting will be provided; and if new medications in the treatment of multiple sclerosis will now be made available to patients [39552/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Cross-Border Health Services Provision
Gerry Adams
381. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who has applied for treatment for migraine in Northern Ireland through the cross-border directive; if this application is suitable for reimbursement under the directive; and when the attention of the person will be drawn to the outcome of their application [39616/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Gerry Adams
387. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a new anti-CGRP medication for the treatment of migraine that has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States of America; and if there are ongoing negotiations to make this treatment available for use by persons here [39656/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Gerry Adams
390. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Louth is awaiting a vascular surgery appointment at Beaumont Hospital; and when an appointment will issue [39687/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision
Gerry Adams
395. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, from a premises in Dundalk; the location of the premises; and the operational hours of such a facility [39732/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Mental Health Services Provision
Gerry Adams
396. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if community mental health is being moved from the Ladywell premises to another location; and if so, the details of same [39733/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disability Services Data
Gerry Adams
184. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of disability network teams in each CHO area. [39029/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disability Services Data
Gerry Adams
185. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of disability network teams in each county. [39030/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disability Services Data
Gerry Adams
186. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of disability network teams still to be established by CHO area and county. [39031/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disability Services Data
Gerry Adams
187. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the establishment of disability network teams in each CHO area and county. [39032/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disability Services Data
Gerry Adams
188. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of health professionals in each disability network team; and the specialties of each. [39033/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disability Support Services
Gerry Adams
189. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of staff needed to be recruited by CHO area for the establishment of outstanding disability network teams. [39034/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Gerry Adams
190. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the status of the revised standard operating procedure for assessment of need. [39035/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Gerry Adams
191. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the status of assessment of need in the allocation of resources for children. [39036/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Gerry Adams
192. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce legislation to make the recommendations of an assessment of need legally binding on the HSE. [39037/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disability Services Provision
Gerry Adams
193. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the HSE needs to move from a diagnosis-based service to a needs-based service. [39038/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Gerry Adams
194. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of legal challenges going through the court system by parents challenging the HSE on the failure to implement an assessment of need. [39039/18]
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Gerry Adams
124. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if treatments for haemochromatosis such as scheduled phlebotomies will be made available under the long-term illness scheme; the consideration that has been given to extending the scheme with a view to include such treatments; the financial supports available to persons with the condition to assist with the cost of treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38038/18]
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
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Disease Incidence
Gerry Adams
125. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons by county who suffer from haemochromotosis. [38040/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
414. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff and the grade of each employed in north County Louth addiction services based in Dundalk; the number of positions vacant; and the length of time they have been vacant for. [37150/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
415. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to HSE addiction services in north County Louth in each of the past five years. [37151/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
416. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff and the grade of each employed in south County Louth addiction services based in Drogheda; the number of positions vacant; and the length of time they have been vacant for. [37152/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
417. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to HSE addiction services in south County Louth in each of the past five years. [37153/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
418. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of service users HSE addiction services have seen in each of the past five years in north and south County Louth, respectively. [37154/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
419. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has received requests from addiction services in north County Louth for the provision of a dual diagnosis specialist for the area; if a business case has been prepared to fund such a position; and if the provision of such a specialist for County Louth will be considered. [37155/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Mental Health Policy
Gerry Adams
420. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if it is Health Service Executive, HSE, policy that a person with an alcohol or substance addiction and a mental health diagnosis cannot be admitted to a mental health facility; and the location of the appropriate service for such persons. [37156/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
421. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for methadone treatment in north County Louth; the length of time they have been waiting; and the reason their treatment is delayed. [37157/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Addiction Treatment Services
Gerry Adams
422. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the person responsible for the clinical governance of County Louth HSE addiction services. [37158/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
Gerry Adams
485. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his views on recent media reports that County Louth is facing a shortfall of over 300 nursing home beds in the next eight years; if the same shortfall has been identified; and the measures which will be undertaken to ensure adequate provision of these services. [37421/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
Gerry Adams
486. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing home beds available in County Louth; and the locations where these beds are based. [37422/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
Gerry Adams
487. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have sought a nursing home bed in County Louth in each of the past five years. [37423/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
Gerry Adams
488. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the funding provided for nursing home beds in County Louth each year for the past five years. [37424/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Emergency Departments
Gerry Adams
518. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans for the 2018 winter initiative; and the additional resources which will be put in place for services in County Louth as part of the initiative. [37497/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Emergency Departments
Gerry Adams
519. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his views on the claim by an organisation (details supplied) that the Health Service Executive cannot outline plans for the 2018 winter initiative; and the reason no plan has been outlined by the Health Service Executive to date. [37498/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Gerry Adams
520. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health his plans to recruit staff to fill the 169 vacancies in emergency departments across the State; the locations in which these vacancies exist; the reason these posts are vacant despite funding being made available; and when he expects these posts to be filled. [37499/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data
Gerry Adams
549. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of children in each county on waiting lists for equipment recommended by their occupational therapist. [37679/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Gerry Adams
550. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the location the HSE procures AFO ankle supports; and the cost of each pair to the HSE. [37680/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gerry Adams
551. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) in 2017; and the amount allocated for 2018. [37681/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gerry Adams
552. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the reason an organisation (details supplied) does not provide services in County Louth; and the location where these services are delivered in its absence. [37682/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gerry Adams
553. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the range of services provided by an organisation (details supplied) in County Meath. [37683/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gerry Adams
554. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the procedure for accessing hydrotherapy pool treatment; and the locations of the State hydrotherapy pools. [37684/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gerry Adams
555. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the location persons in County Louth can access hydrotherapy pool treatment. [37685/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gerry Adams
556. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to the HSE early intervention team in Mounthamilton House, Dundalk, in 2017; the amount allocated for 2018; and the range of services provided by the team. [37686/18]