Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:142. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of HSE equipment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49661/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraHospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (142)
Freagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Diabetes Strategy
Ceisteanna (143)
Mary Butler
Ceist:143. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when he expects to publish the model of care for adults with type 1 diabetes which was due to be published in June 2016; when he expects the publication to be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49665/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Delays
Ceisteanna (144)
John Brassil
Ceist:144. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49666/17]
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.
Health Services Staff
Ceisteanna (145)
Seán Sherlock
Ceist:145. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is being forced to retire when no contract of employment exists for them within the HSE. [49689/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Ceisteanna (146)
Seán Sherlock
Ceist:146. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a wheelchair in County Cork; and the waiting time for the provision of a wheelchair to a child under 16 years of age on medical grounds. [49690/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Ceisteanna (147)
Seán Sherlock
Ceist:147. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the provisions in place to deal with urgent wheelchair needs for children, especially in the case of a person (details supplied); and when they will be allocated same. [49692/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (148)
Robert Troy
Ceist:148. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49696/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Disability Services Funding
Ceisteanna (149)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:149. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available for a new facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49699/17]
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.
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.
Disability Support Services
Ceisteanna (150)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:150. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49700/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Department of Health does not commission the provision or training of assistance/service dogs for children or adults with disabilities. The Health Service Executive's (HSE's) focus is on the protection of core activities such as residential, respite, day and core-therapy provision. Provision of assistance/service dogs to people with a disability is not considered a core health service and is not prioritised for funding by the HSE.
However, I would suggest that the Deputy might consider contacting the organisation Irish Dogs for the Disabled at www.dogsfordisabled.ie which may be able to provide him with additional information on the matter.
Disability Support Services
Ceisteanna (151, 152)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:151. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding waiting lists for assistance dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49702/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMichael Healy-Rae
Ceist:152. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the number of persons (details supplied) waiting for assistance dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49703/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together.
The Department of Health does not commission the provision or training of assistance/service dogs for children or adults with disabilities. The Health Service Executive's (HSE's) focus is on the protection of core activities such as residential, respite, day and core-therapy provision. Provision of assistance/service dogs to people with a disability is not considered a core health service and is not prioritised for funding by the HSE.
However, I would suggest that the Deputy might consider contacting the organisation Irish Dogs for the Disabled at www.dogsfordisabled.ie which may be able to provide him with additional information on the matter.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (153)
Robert Troy
Ceist:153. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49709/17]
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.
Health Services Provision
Ceisteanna (154)
John Brassil
Ceist:154. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding medical treatment for a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49727/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Staff Recruitment
Ceisteanna (155)
Mary Butler
Ceist:155. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if the position of a paediatric endocrinologist at University Hospital Waterford has been offered to a suitable person following recent advertising, interview and selection processes; if so, the planned start date for the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49732/17]
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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Delays
Ceisteanna (156)
John Brassil
Ceist:156. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49733/17]
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.
Disability Services Data
Ceisteanna (157)
Mary Butler
Ceist:157. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged between six and 18 years of age with disabilities, including autism, waiting in the Waterford area for child psychology services for 12 months, 24 months and 36 months and longer, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49742/17]
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 particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (158)
Bernard Durkan
Ceist:158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if back surgery will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49748/17]
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 Services
Ceisteanna (159)
Martin Kenny
Ceist:159. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when a club (details supplied) in Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton, will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49750/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
National Treatment Purchase Fund Data
Ceisteanna (160)
Aindrias Moynihan
Ceist:160. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the expenditure of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, since its establishment; the expenditure on patient care; the administration costs; the number of persons who have been treated via the NTPF; the ten largest service providers engaged in terms of the number of persons treated; the ten largest service providers in terms of financial costs; the individual costs for each of these ten service providers; the five largest service providers in terms of the number of persons treated and the financial costs, respectively, in each of the years since the NTPF was established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49752/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
In relation to the particular query raised, I have asked the NTPF to provide the information sought by the Deputy and I will forward this information to him as soon as it is available.
Disability Services Provision
Ceisteanna (161)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Ceist:161. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to meet the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities as they get older; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49794/17]
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.
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.