Written Answers Nos. 264 - 272
264. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was not assessed or diagnosed over a three year period after being referred to CAMHS by their general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10607/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
265. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has received neither autism services nor occupational therapy after diagnosis [10608/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra266. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive the autism services and occupational therapy that they require [10609/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 266 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.
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.
267. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of a cross-Border service arrangement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10610/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe new North West Cancer Centre at Altnagelvin Area Hospital opened in November 2016 and has commenced providing radiotherapy services to patients. This service will offer radiotherapy services closer to home for many Donegal patients, reducing their travel time significantly. It is hoped that the new Centre will improve the quality of life of those receiving treatment and that it will also be of benefit to family members and carers.
Implementation of the radiotherapy services at Altnagelvin are being undertaken on a phased basis, commencing with prostate cancer patients. There will be a gradual increase in the number of patients, and in the different cancer types being treated, and it is planned that the new centre will be fully operational by the end of May 2017.
At this point a number of patients from the Republic of Ireland have been referred for treatment and this will increase as the Centre moves towards full operation. At full capacity, the Centre will deal with approximately 1,500 patients per annum, including 385 from the Republic of Ireland. The Service Level Agreement between the HSE and the Western Health and Social Care Trust includes provision for dealing with additional patients if required at a future stage.
I have been advised that, for clinical reasons, patients who have already started their radiotherapy treatment elsewhere will not be transferred to Altnagelvin.
268. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to recruit more speech and language and occupational therapists for the community services, specifically to provide more sessions for children who are currently in receipt of services and those who are on waiting lists for such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10611/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
269. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason the CAMHS psychologist has not assessed a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10612/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra270. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was prescribed ADHD medication for three years by a CAMHS psychologist without their condition being monitored during this period. [10613/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra271. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving therapy. [10614/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 269 to 271, inclusive, together.
As these are service issues, these questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
272. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the value of private activity in public hospitals by publicly employed consultants on type B contracts for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10627/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
