Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:1274. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if there will be free parking made available for the users of the new primary care centre in Balbriggan. [1511/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraParking Provision
Ceisteanna (1274)
Freagraí scríofa
As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
Primary Care Services Provision
Ceisteanna (1275)
Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:1275. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if the new primary care centre in Balbriggan will offer maternity care; the specific type of care available; the discussions that are taking place to extend antenatal services to the new primary care centre in Balbriggan; the persons or bodies the discussions are with; the services that are being considered to be extended; the additional staffing requirements that would be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1512/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
HSE Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (1276)
Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:1276. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology services in north County Dublin; if he will break this down further in terms of children and youth services and adult services in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1513/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
HSE Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (1277)
Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:1277. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for dentistry and orthodontic services in north County Dublin; if he will break this down further in terms of children and youth services and adult services in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1514/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
HSE Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (1278)
Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:1278. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for physiotherapy services for patients in the Dublin north-east region of the HSE and the numbers of patients who received these services in each of the years from 2014 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1526/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
Services for People with Disabilities
Ceisteanna (1279)
Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:1279. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the social care disability service plan for 2017 and indicate the levels of proposed residential and day places in 2017 compared to 2015 and 2016; the level of day and night respite supports proposed for 2017 compared to 2015 and 2016; the levels of proposed residential emergency places in 2017 compared to 2015 and 2016; the levels of home supports and respite for emergency cases proposed for 2017 compared to 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1527/17]
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.
The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
Budget 2017 includes an increased allocation to the Disability Services Programme to address a number of key priorities in the Programme for Partnership Government. The allocation for disability services will rise to over €1.654 bn in 2017, an increase of €92 million on the Budget 2016 allocation.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (1280)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:1280. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on the case of a person (details supplied) who is waiting to be called for an appointment at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1535/17]
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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (1281)
Mary Butler
Ceist:1281. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/17]
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.
Question No. 1282 answered with Question No. 814.
Question No. 1283 answered with Question No. 1023.
Health Services Staff Recruitment
Ceisteanna (1284)
Thomas Byrne
Ceist:1284. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the vacant position of home support provider to the County Meath disability home support service will be filled following a company (details supplied) ceasing the service in this area. [1549/17]
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 for direct reply to the Deputy.
Ambulance Service
Ceisteanna (1285)
Mattie McGrath
Ceist:1285. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on any proposed improvements in the national ambulance service in County Tipperary for 2017; the current level of ambulance care within County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1555/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Hospital Services
Ceisteanna (1286)
Niamh Smyth
Ceist:1286. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a unit (details supplied) in Cavan General Hospital; if a date for opening this unit has been set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1560/17]
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 you directly.
Mental Health Services Provision
Ceisteanna (1287)
Niamh Smyth
Ceist:1287. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will provide access to an out-of-hours child and adolescent mental health service team in counties Cavan and Monaghan as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1564/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
Question No. 1288 answered with Question No. 884.
Health Services Reports
Ceisteanna (1289)
Clare Daly
Ceist:1289. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health when the report of the review of the maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital and adverse perinatal incidents between 2007 and 2014, which was set up in early 2015 with a timeline of five months to publication, will be published. [1568/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
I am advised that regular re-audits of the maternity unit at Portiuncula University Hospital have confirmed that there is no continuing patient safety concern arising from the issues identified.
Hospital Staff Data
Ceisteanna (1290)
Clare Daly
Ceist:1290. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels of midwives for the maternity units in hospitals (details supplied); and the amount by which these staff numbers fall short of the Birthrate Plus metric. [1569/17]
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 you directly.
Respite Care Services Provision
Ceisteanna (1291, 1292, 1293)
John Brassil
Ceist:1291. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide respite care beds for families of persons with intellectual disabilities in Tralee and its environs in view of the fact that no respite beds have been available since January 2016; his plans to replace the beds lost at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1572/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraJohn Brassil
Ceist:1292. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide respite care beds for families of persons with intellectual disabilities in Listowel and its environs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1573/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraJohn Brassil
Ceist:1293. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will work with the relevant stakeholders to make the facility at Ballyseedy, Tralee suitable and available for respite care services for families of persons with autism and other intellectual disabilities, in view of the fact there is no current service available to families to provide respite in Tralee and its environs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1574/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1291 to 1293, inclusive, together.
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.
The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
Budget 2017 includes an increased allocation to the Disability Services Programme to address a number of key priorities in the Programme for Partnership Government. The allocation for disability services will rise to over €1.654 bn in 2017, an increase of €92 million on the Budget 2016 allocation.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Staff Recruitment
Ceisteanna (1294)
Charlie McConalogue
Ceist:1294. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a consultant and registrar have been appointed in the back pain screening clinic in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1577/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.