Written Answers Nos. 189-196
189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which issues relating to the title of the property at St. Brigid's Nursing Home, Crooksling, County Dublin, have been resolved to the satisfaction of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2074/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraYour question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the management of the health property estate, including title issues, is a service matter.
If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up on the matter.
191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2084/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.
192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card might be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2086/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.
193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment with an ear specialist will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2089/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and hospital involved. In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up with them.
194. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and when the person can expect an appointment with the mental health team in the hospital. [2109/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue I have referred your question to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
195. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health his view on the impact of the closure of a day care centre (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue I have referred your question to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
196. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the plans regarding the Health Service Executive hostel in Cloonbrackna, Roscommon town; if it will continue to operate; the plans to refurbish it; if there are plans to close it; the reason a service user moved from this hostel in Cloonbrackna to a house in Athleague over the Christmas period without any consultation or notice to his or her family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue I have referred your question to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
