Written Answers Nos. 184-90
184. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence regarding a matter (details supplied); the action being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22185/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraCorrespondence has been received by my office in relation to this matter. I also received correspondence about this matter in 2016.
I am advised by the HSE that in this case there was an allegation of a safeguarding issue. This allegation was screened by the individual’s service provider who concluded that there was no cause for concern. The Safeguarding Team in the HSE also reviewed this case and concurred with the provider’s findings. As the individual’s family remain concerned, the HSE Safeguarding Team is initiating a further screening to adequately record accounts from all family members. I am assured that all appropriate safeguarding measures have taken place in the interim, for people receiving the service.
I am informed that while the Chief Officer accountable for the area is satisfied with the findings of both the service provider and the HSE’s Safeguarding Team, the National Director for Quality Assurance and Verification Division, HSE, in consultation with the National Director for Social Care Division, HSE, has appointed the Chairperson of the National Independent Review Panel to review the file on this matter and she is expected to provide a report on the overall response to the concerns raised.
185. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the core funding grant application of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22186/17]
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.
186. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be provided to the HSE disability services to enable the placement of a person (details supplied) to increase from two days per week to three days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22194/17]
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 an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
187. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE-owned house on Post Office Road, Lusk, is not in use; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22195/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter.
188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the consultant assigned to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22201/17]
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 National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2014, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has been adopted by the HSE, sets out the processes that hospitals are to implement to manage waiting lists.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
189. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the findings of the evaluation of a drug (details supplied) for reimbursement by the NCPE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22206/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines 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.
190. 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. [22207/17]
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 you directly.
