Pat Breen
Ceist:561. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with an appointment for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26509/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraHospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (561)
Freagraí 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 the Deputy directly.
Home Care Packages Provision
Ceisteanna (562)
Éamon Ó Cuív
Ceist:562. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive hours for the home care package in view of the fact that it has been sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26512/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Hospital Appointments Delays
Ceisteanna (563)
Éamon Ó Cuív
Ceist:563. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when an operation will be provided for a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing a date for this procedure; if the person can undergo the procedure under the National Treatment Purchase Fund scheme or any other way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26515/16]
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 the Deputy directly.
Services for People with Disabilities
Ceisteanna (564)
Éamon Ó Cuív
Ceist:564. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a transfer to the national rehabilitation unit in Dún Laoghaire; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26516/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Home Help Service Provision
Ceisteanna (565)
Pat Breen
Ceist:565. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with extra home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26517/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Ceisteanna (566)
Pat Breen
Ceist:566. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26518/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (567)
Pat Breen
Ceist:567. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with an appointment for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26519/16]
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 the Deputy directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (568)
Pat Breen
Ceist:568. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26520/16]
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 the Deputy directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (569)
Pat Breen
Ceist:569. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be allocated a date for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26522/16]
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 the Deputy directly.
Health Services Provision
Ceisteanna (570)
Pat Breen
Ceist:570. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Wards of Court
Ceisteanna (571)
Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:571. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of wardship applications made by the HSE in 2015 and for each month in 2016 to date; the extent of legal costs incurred by the HSE in so doing; the oversight mechanisms that exist within the HSE to monitor such applications to ensure that each application is absolutely necessary and that the rights of persons concerned are fully respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26535/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a question specifically relating to a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (572)
Thomas Byrne
Ceist:572. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of a requested appointment at Beaumont Hospital in respect of a person (details supplied). [26555/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
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 the Deputy directly.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (573)
Martin Ferris
Ceist:573. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a previously postponed appointment at Tallaght hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26558/16]
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 the Deputy directly.
Services for People with Disabilities
Ceisteanna (574)
John Brady
Ceist:574. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the waiting time for assessments for children diagnosed with ADHD and especially autism at Beechpark, Tallaght, where a person (details supplied) has been told the waiting time is between 24 and 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26560/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
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.
Hospital Appointments Delays
Ceisteanna (575)
Robert Troy
Ceist:575. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a date for surgery in respect of a person (details supplied). [26568/16]
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 the Deputy directly.
Hospital Appointments Delays
Ceisteanna (576)
Robert Troy
Ceist:576. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite surgery in respect of a person (details supplied). [26586/16]
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 the Deputy directly.
Medicinal Products Licensing
Ceisteanna (577)
Billy Kelleher
Ceist:577. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the process that must be undergone for a medicines manufacturer to have a cannabis based product authorised for use by patients. [26588/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under European and Irish legislation, before a medicine can be placed on the Irish market the manufacturer has to seek an authorisation from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) or in the case of certain medicinal products, the European Medicines Agency (EMA). A determination on an application for authorisation of a medicine is based on a rigorous scientific assessment of the application against the criteria of safety, quality, efficacy, legal and regulatory requirements.
Under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 to 2016 and the Regulations made thereunder, the manufacture, production, preparation, sale, supply, distribution and possession of cannabis and certain cannabis-related compounds is currently unlawful except under licence. However, the scope for such licences to be issued is restricted to a limited number of specific circumstances. This is in line with the international controls on cannabis as prescribed under the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961.
In July 2014, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988, were amended to allow for a specific cannabis-based medicinal product to be used in Ireland. This derogation was facilitated based on evidence from scientific data submitted by a company to demonstrate the quality, safety and efficacy of this specific medicine and its ability to provide a clear medical benefit for patients with multiple sclerosis, warranting its authorisation as a medicine and its inclusion as a Schedule 2 controlled drug. Subsequently the HPRA granted a marketing authorisation for Sativex Oromucosal Spray to be marketed in the State for the relief of symptoms of spasticity for people with multiple sclerosis where other conservative treatments have failed to provide adequate benefits.
To date, the HPRA has not received any applications for authorisation for any further cannabis-based products, but remains open to doing so. If other cannabis-based medications come to market, and the marketing authorisation holder seeks to have the product made available in Ireland, it is likely that further legislative changes may be required to accommodate such a product.