Written Answers Nos. 192-202
192. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if ECMO treatment for persons with respiratory illnesses caused by complications from swine flu is sourced outside of the State; the locations that this alternative treatment is sourced; and the reason this treatment can not be provided within the State. [22502/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
193. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of ECMO machines currently available within the State; the hospitals they are based at; and the number of these operating at present. [22503/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
194. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin has ECMO machines available which are not used to treat respiratory illnesses due to lack of funding from the HSE; the number of machines that are available in this case; and the estimated cost in having them operational. [22504/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
195. 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. [22507/17]
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.
196. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will arrange a review of the adequacy of the current number of solemnisers in view of the significant increase in public demand for civil marriage ceremonies; if he will further review the restrictive timing of ceremonies at which they officiate and the fact that they only provide this service from Monday to Friday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22511/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
197. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health the total income received from prescription charges in 2016 from persons under 65 years of age and persons over 65 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22535/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an application for resources to provide a 20-week anomaly scan at Mullingar regional hospital has been approved by his Department. [22549/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services and, consequently, the issue of anomaly scanning is a priority issue for the newly established HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme. An early priority for the Programme will be to develop clinical guidance regarding routine detailed scans at 20 weeks. In the meantime, the Programme will continue to work with the six Hospital Groups to assist in increasing access to anomaly scans for those units with limited availability.
One of the current challenges to increase access to anomaly scans is the recruitment of ultrasonographers. In this context, it is expected that the establishment of Maternity Networks across Hospital Groups will assist in developing a sustainable model that ensures that all women within each Hospital Group can access anomaly scans. In relation to your specific query regarding the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
199. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the private consultation facilities which will be provided at the new national children's hospital; the size and scope of the planned private paediatrics outpatient clinic; the number of consultants he expects to avail of these private facilities; if consultants will be charged for the use of these facilities; the amount of revenue expected to be generated from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22550/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
200. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health if the HSE requests Garda vetting for a private transport company that is contracted by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22557/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra202. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the person or body that manages Garda vetting checks for bus transportation companies that are contracted by the HSE to provide transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22645/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 202 together.
As the Deputy's questions relate to HSE service contracts I have forwarded your questions to the HSE for direct reply.
201. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 369, 370 and 371 of 2 November 2016, the reason the requested information has not been provided to date. [22643/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is understood that a response to these questions issued to the Deputy on 15th November last. I have asked the HSE to re-examine their response with a view to providing any further information which might be available.
