Written Answers Nos. 175 - 184
175. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if there is a calculation of the need for day care facilities in County Clare; the availability of places to 2015; the future need to 2030; if the Health Service Executive plans to extend such facilities to meet potential need; the average public funding cost in County Clare, per person, per day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38562/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra176. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the number of day care facilities in operation in County Clare; the location of each service; the number of persons who avail of these facilities on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38563/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive 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.
177. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of applications under the nursing homes support scheme that are, in progress; determined; and awaiting funding approval. [38565/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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.
178. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting on a full diagnostic assessment in respect of autism in University Hospital Waterford; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the waiting list times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38566/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra179. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the status of the composition of the autism team in University Hospital Waterford; if all the positions are covered; the number of psychologists on the team who can do a full diagnostic assessment; the length of time it will take; the progress that has been made in recruiting staff who can carry out a full diagnostic assessment; if he will provide a full update on the progress being made on tackling the waiting list for diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38567/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together.
The particular issues raised by the Deputy are service matters for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for these questions to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. 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.
180. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support Biobank Trust Ireland in 2015-2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38603/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI acknowledge the benefits that would accrue from a national biobanking infrastructure. In 2012 the Health Research Group adopted a National Plan for Biobanking. The plan was developed by a sub-committee of the Group chaired by the Health Research Board (HRB) and included the enterprise agencies. An action "to take steps to establish a national biobanking system and support infrastructure by 2016" was subsequently included in the Action Plan for Jobs.
The Health Research Board, which is funded by my Department, has led work on the biobanking initiative with the relevant agencies and is progressing the initiative. It would, therefore, be appropriate for Biobank Trust Ireland to engage with the HRB on the matter.
181. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support a matter regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38604/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please conact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
182. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence ( details supplied) regarding physiotherapy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38612/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe particular issues raised by the Deputy are service matters for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. 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.
183. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a primary care centre in Lucan in County Dublin; the services it will provide; when it will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38613/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. 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.
184. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health for an updated report on the provision of a primary care centre for north Clondalkin and Rowlagh in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38614/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. 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.
