Gerry Adams
Ceist:188. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the position regarding surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43849/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraHospital Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (188)
Freagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Home Help Service Provision
Ceisteanna (189)
Brendan Griffin
Ceist:189. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding home help hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [43854/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Patient Transport Provision
Ceisteanna (190)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Ceist:190. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the Health Service Executive provides essential transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who is attending a sheltered workshop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43858/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy
Medical Card Appeals
Ceisteanna (191)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Ceist:191. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a review of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43863/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Medical Card Appeals
Ceisteanna (192)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Ceist:192. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a review of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43864/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Services
Ceisteanna (193)
Gerry Adams
Ceist:193. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the cut backs that have been implemented in the Louth Meath Hospital group from 1 October in relation to the use of agency staff; if he will set out in detail the reductions in staff in the various hospitals and in each of the staff disciplines; if he will provide a comparative to the staffing levels in each of the hospitals in 2011; if risk assessments have been carried out in relation to the impact of these reductions; and if he will, detail the findings of the risk assessments [43866/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Home Help Service Provision
Ceisteanna (194)
Gerry Adams
Ceist:194. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours that were cut from County Louth as a result of the cutbacks announced in Budget 2012; how many further hours in County Louth as a result of the decision to cut a further €8 million in spending on home help hours between now and the end of the year [43867/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Medical Card Delays
Ceisteanna (195)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Ceist:195. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the average length of time taken by the Health Service Executive to process applications for the renewal of discretionary medical cards; the number of such cards which have been refused/granted to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43872/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Special Educational Needs Staffing
Ceisteanna (196)
Finian McGrath
Ceist:196. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding cuts in the disability sector [43875/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The matters raised in the Deputy's question are not for the Department of Health. The incapacitated child credit is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners which comes under the remit of the Department of Finance. Responsibility for matters relating to SNA's is a matter for the Department of Education and Skills.