Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:117. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a cut in respite hours to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2539/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraRespite Care Services Availability
Ceisteanna (117)
Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.
Hospital Services
Ceisteanna (118)
Richard Boyd Barrett
Ceist:118. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the status of the planned closure of the Coolevin unit in St. Mary's Hospital in the Phoenix Park in County Dublin, including the rationale for the closure and the alternatives that will be offered to the patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2551/16]
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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (119)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:119. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a hospital appointment. [2558/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The 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 should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, 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.
Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications
Ceisteanna (120)
Michelle Mulherin
Ceist:120. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo under the long-term illness scheme; if he will expedite it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2561/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to you. 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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (121)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:121. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a hospital appointment. [2566/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The 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 should take the matter up with the consultant and the hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised, 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.
Medical Card Administration
Ceisteanna (122)
Jack Wall
Ceist:122. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who holds a medical card has to pay for the administration of an injection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2594/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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 the Executive.
Health Services Staff
Ceisteanna (123)
Timmy Dooley
Ceist:123. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health if the addiction counsellor who currently works at a hospital (details supplied) but is due to retire will be replaced immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2602/16]
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.