Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:136. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the €144 per month drugs payment scheme threshold to €125 per month. [34799/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDrugs Payment Scheme Expenditure
Ceisteanna (136)
Freagraí scríofa
Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, including the Drugs Payment Scheme; therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
If he has 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.
Medical Card Delays
Ceisteanna (137)
Michelle Mulherin
Ceist:137. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a continuous delay in processing a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the application will be expedited due to the financial hardship the person is suffering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34814/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The 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.
Youth Services Funding
Ceisteanna (138)
Richard Boyd Barrett
Ceist:138. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health his plans to reverse the decision to cut the Health Service Executive funding for the Oasis outreach project in the Mounttown-Monkstown Farm area, an outreach project for young, vulnerable teenagers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34822/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
Hospital Accommodation Provision
Ceisteanna (139)
Gerry Adams
Ceist:139. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new patient accommodation at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth, due to be completed in 2017; the number of patient beds it will provide; and if, in view of the Health Information and Quality Authority report on national standards for the prevention and control of health care associated infections of 1 October 2015, he plans to expedite its construction. [34854/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
Hospital Staff Recruitment
Ceisteanna (140)
Gerry Adams
Ceist:140. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health for information regarding the recruitment process for the two infection prevention and control nurse positions which are currently vacant at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth; the length of time the positions have been vacant; and when he expects they will be filled. [34855/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
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.
Hospital Acquired Infections
Ceisteanna (141)
Gerry Adams
Ceist:141. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health when he expects to receive the legionella risk assessment report on Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth, which an independent contractor commenced on 6 July 2015. [34856/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
Hospital Facilities
Ceisteanna (142)
Gerry Adams
Ceist:142. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing a new water treatment system circa April 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth; the rationale for its installation; and how it has been performing since its installation. [34857/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
Hospital Acquired Infections
Ceisteanna (143)
Seamus Kirk
Ceist:143. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health the course of action he is proposing to deal with the Health Information and Quality Authority report on the threat of legionnaires' disease to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34861/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.