Written Answers Nos. 702-721
703. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres currently in operation; the number currently planned to be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21640/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo-date, there are 87 Primary Care Centres (PCCs) in operation, 44 of which have opened since March 2011. There are currently 54 locations where primary care infrastructure is under construction or at an advanced planning stage under three methods of delivery, where completion is expected by Q2, 2017:
- 15 – Direct Build;
- 14 – Public Private Partnership; and
- 25 – Operational Lease.
In November 2014, the HSE advertised an additional 73 locations for delivery of Primary Care Centres by Operational Lease. The HSE is reviewing all Expressions of Interest received to determine which are suitable for more detailed consideration and progression to the next stage of the process.
704. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses who have left their posts in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21641/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra705. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses recruited in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21642/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 704 and 705 together.
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters. 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.
706. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if public health nursing roles have been taken up by other nurses within the system; if all personnel have been specifically trained for the task; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to thank the Deputy for the matter raised.
Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the HSE. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for attention and 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.
707. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the status of the fair deal review; the timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21644/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhen the Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. This review is being carried out by my Department in collaboration with the HSE, with analysis and recommendations provided by Deloitte & Touche Consultants on specific issues which required specialised expertise.
The review is considering the long term sustainability of the Scheme including funding arrangements. No decisions have been taken nor plans in place regarding changes to the to the way the Scheme currently operates.
The Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, as well as considering how the Scheme has operated to date, is expected to identify some of the broader issues that will need to be considered and tested more fully into the future, including the future financing of the full range of supports for older people, how community and residential supports and services should be balanced, and whether new care approaches can contribute positively. A continuum of more efficient care might serve to reduce the number of people requiring nursing home care and limit the projected increase in the cost of the Scheme.
The review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme is almost complete, and it will be finalised and made public as soon as possible.
708. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the details of the number of consultants employed at Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise, County Laois in each of the years 2009 to 2014 and in 2015 to date, by speciality; if he will provide details of vacant consultant posts at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise; his plans to fill extra posts in 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21653/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra709. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the total staff numbers employed at Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise, County Laois, by specialty, for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of new posts to be filled in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21654/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 708 and 709 together.
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters. 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.
710. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the amount of funding allocated to Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise, County Laois for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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.
711. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the details of the number of consultants employed at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar, County Westmeath for each of the years 2009 to 2014 and for 2015 to date, by speciality; if he will provide details of vacant consultant posts at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar; his plans to fill extra posts in 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21656/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra712. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the total number of staff employed at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar, County Westmeath, by specialty, for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of new posts to be filled in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21657/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 711 and 712 together.
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters. 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.
713. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the amount of funding allocated to the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar, County Westmeath, for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21658/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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.
714. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the details of the number of consultants employed at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan, County Meath, by speciality, for each of the years 2009 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of vacant consultant posts at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan; his plans to fill extra posts in 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra715. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the total number of staff employed at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan, County Meath, by specialty, for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of new posts to be filled in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21660/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 714 and 715 together.
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters. 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.
716. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the amount of funding allocated to Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan, County Meath for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21661/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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.
717. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the details of the number of consultants employed at Cavan General Hospital, by speciality, for each of the years 2009 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of vacant consultant posts at Cavan General Hospital; his plans to fill extra posts in 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21662/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra718. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the total number of staff employed at Cavan General Hospital, County Cavan, by specialty, for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of new posts to be filled in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21663/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 717 and 718 together.
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters. 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.
719. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the amount of funding allocated to Cavan General Hospital, County Cavan for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21664/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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.
720. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the details of the number of consultants employed at Louth County Hospital, by speciality, for each of the years 2009 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of vacant consultant posts at Louth County Hospital; his plans to fill extra posts in 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21665/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra721. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the total number of staff employed at Louth County Hospital, by specialty, for each of the years 2008 to 2014 and for 2015 to date; if he will provide details of new posts to be filled in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21666/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 720 and 721 together.
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters. 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.
