Wednesday, 28 Sep 2016

Written Answers Nos. 177 - 184

Health Services Data

Ceisteanna (177)

Bobby Aylward

Ceist:

177. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the HSE’s utilisation of the Whitfield Clinic in Waterford; the details of the health services purchased from the Whitfield Clinic by the HSE for the period 2012 to 2015; details of the health services contracted from the Whitfield Clinic by the HSE for the period 2012 to 2015; the rolling service level agreements between the HSE and the Whitfield Clinic for the period 2013 to 2015; the valuations and details of any current contracted service level agreements and of any proposed agreements; the details of the current beneficial owners of the Whitfield Clinic in Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27794/16]

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Minister for Health

In relation to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

General Practitioner Services

Ceisteanna (178)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

178. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a general practitioner (details supplied). [27557/16]

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Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Maternity Services Provision

Ceisteanna (179)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

179. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of maternity units which provide the anomaly scan at 20 weeks for expectant mothers, in tabular form; if he will provide a list of hospitals with maternity units which do not have the anomaly scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27558/16]

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Minister for Health

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Dental Services Waiting Lists

Ceisteanna (180)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

180. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a dental appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27562/16]

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Minister for Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Services for People with Disabilities

Ceisteanna (181)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason transport has not been restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27566/16]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

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 Status

Ceisteanna (182)

John Brassil

Ceist:

182. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27568/16]

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Minister for Health

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.

Hospital Appointments Status

Ceisteanna (183)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

183. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27569/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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.

Hospital Appointments Status

Ceisteanna (184)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at the Mater Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27581/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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.