Written Answers Nos. 403-24
403. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his views on reports that Dungarvan community hospital is closing the Sacred Heart unit which includes the rehabilitation beds for stroke; the future of this unit and the future of the beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra404. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if beds are being closed in the Sacred Heart ward at St. Joseph's hospital in Dungarvan, County Waterford; if so, the reason therefor; when they will be reopened and the contingency plans in place to support persons and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21663/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra405. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent nursing positions at St. Joseph's Hospital, Dungarvan, County Waterford in each of the years 2009 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21664/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra406. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in St. Joseph's Hospital, Waterford, in 2016 and to date in 2017, by month and ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21665/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 403 to 406, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
407. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21668/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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.
408. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a specialised wheelchair will be supplied to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21669/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
409. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the estimated waiting time for an assessment of need in County Kildare; if he will provide additional resources to the assessment officers in the HSE in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21680/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
410. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed reduction in ward capacity at St. Patrick's Hospital, Cashel, and the Sacred Heart community hospital, Dungarvan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21682/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
411. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the level of funding his Department has provided for capital investment in public nursing homes since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21683/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the HSE is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the capital investment in public nursing homes since 2011.
412. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address an issue (details supplied) with regard to FreeStyle Libre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21689/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
413. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if persons (details supplied) can be taken on as medical card patients in a medical centre (details supplied). [21690/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
414. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for transfer to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire; if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21706/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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.
415. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21718/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
416. 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. [21530/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
417. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a charge of €150 is outstanding in the case of a person (details supplied) in respect of a recent visit to a hospital for the person's child on foot of a general practitioner referral; if such a charge is applicable pursuant to the free general practitioner care for children under six scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21531/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013, S.I. No. 45/2013, the €100 charge made for out-patient services provided at an emergency department or similar location shall not be payable by a person who has a letter of referral from a registered medical practitioner. However, a person who has been referred to a hospital for an in-patient service, including that provided on a day case basis, will have to pay the statutory daily charge of €80 (from January 2017, previously €75) as provided for by the Health (In-Patient Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.
With the GP Visit Card for under 6's a child will get free GP visits, assessments at age 2 and 5 and care for children with asthma. The GP Visit Card for children under 6 does not cover the cost of medications prescribed by a GP or hospital charges.
418. 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. [21532/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
419. 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. [21534/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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.
420. 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. [21535/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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.
421. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Health if he will secure treatment for two children (details supplied) who have been chronically neglected as a result of case mismanagement and inordinate delays; and if he will use the National Treatment Purchase Fund to facilitate urgent treatment for the children involved privately. [21536/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
422. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 11 April 2017, the status of a review of the supply of medical equipment to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21545/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
423. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will respond directly to the person's letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21550/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing a search by my Department, I can confirm that there is no record of that correspondence having been received. Should the query be received by my Private Office, a reply will issue in due course.
424. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the meetings his Department has facilitated since 27 May 2013 with regard to the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital to St. Vincent's Hospital campus, in tabular form. [21552/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has facilitated a number of meetings with various parties during the period in question with regard to the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital to the St. Vincent's University Hospital campus and these engagements are ongoing.
