Written Answers Nos. 388-394
388. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of assistant psychology posts recruited in 2017 to deliver rapid access low-intensity psychological interventions for young persons. [53839/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra389. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of staff grade psychology posts recruited in 2017 for services for children in geographical areas in which there are inadequate numbers of posts in place. [53840/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 388 and 389 together.
As these are a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
390. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy programme for young persons has been provided. [53841/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
391. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting more than three years for orthodontic services. [53842/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
392. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff who have received training in 2017 on SAOR screening and brief intervention for problem alcohol and substance use. [53843/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra393. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of new patients that have received access to naxolone in 2017. [53844/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra412. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have been deemed appropriate for treatment for substance use in 2017; and the number who have received treatment within one calendar month, by LHO, in tabular form. [53863/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra413. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of children who have been deemed appropriate for treatment for substance use in 2017; and the number who have received treatment within one week, by LHO, in tabular form. [53864/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra414. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the review of services in all CHOs in relation to the person-centred care planning processes of the drugs rehabilitation framework reassessment, key working and care planning. [53865/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra417. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE training programme for addiction staff, level 2 general practitioners and pharmacists in relation to buprenorphine naloxone and buprenorphine products. [53868/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra418. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the increase in addiction residential treatment beds and additional treatment episodes that has been provided in 2017. [53869/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra419. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of integrated care pathways and referral pathways from the pharmacy needle exchange to other agencies. [53870/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra420. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the details of the expansion of other paraphernalia such as foil within the pharmacy needle exchange programme to allow persons the option of smoking rather than injecting. [53871/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra421. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the status of the guidelines and strategic statement on hidden harm. [53872/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra423. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time from referral to assessment for opioid substitution treatment. [53874/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra425. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time from opioid substitution assessment to exit from waiting list or treatment commenced. [53876/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 392, 393, 412 to 414, inclusive, 417 to 421, inclusive, 423 and 425 together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
394. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if a HSE plan has been developed to provided supports and appropriate health services for victims of human trafficking. [53845/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the issue raised by the Deputy relates to a service matter, I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
