Mary Butler
Ceist:107. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Waterford aged 6 to 18 years of age awaiting ASD diagnostic assessments [3519/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraServices for People with Disabilities
Ceisteanna (107)
Freagraí 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.
Services for People with Disabilities
Ceisteanna (108)
Mary Butler
Ceist:108. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a permanent psychologist for children with autism aged between 6 and 18 years of age will be appointed to HSE disability services at Waterford community services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3520/18]
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.
Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (109)
Mary Butler
Ceist:109. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting lists for occupational therapy assessments for children with autism between 6 to 18 years of age in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3521/18]
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.
General Practitioner Data
Ceisteanna (110)
Anne Rabbitte
Ceist:110. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent general practitioners per CHO area; and the number registered to provide free care to children under 6 years of age per CHO, in tabular form. [3523/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
Health Services Staff Data
Ceisteanna (111)
Anne Rabbitte
Ceist:111. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent public health nurses per CHO, in tabular form. [3524/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
HSE Funding
Ceisteanna (112)
Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:112. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he has received a request from the HSE for additional funding to allow for the restoration of pay for workers in a section 39 organisation (details supplied) as per the Labour Court recommendation of 20 November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The HSE brought the Labour Court recommendation in question to the attention of the Department. Arrangements are being finalised for a process to establish the factual position regarding pay reductions and pay restoration in the Section 39 organisations. It is anticipated that this process will bring about the necessary clarity and transparency as well as an agreed way forward for all parties involved. I am continuing to engage with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in relation to the final details including the implementation of this process.
Health Services Funding
Ceisteanna (113, 118)
Mick Barry
Ceist:113. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if a service (details supplied) can be run by a community centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3536/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra
Bríd Smith
Ceist:118. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 5 is due to close on 31 January 2018 due to a lack of funds; and if the necessary funds will be made available to retain this community information resource for the area. [3595/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 118 together.
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputies.
Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Ceisteanna (114)
Bernard Durkan
Ceist:114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when the freestyle libre will be available on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3543/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under 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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (115)
Peter Burke
Ceist:115. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for an MRI scan for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [3556/18]
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 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.
Ambulance Service
Ceisteanna (116)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:116. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the action being taken in relation to the inadequate ambulance service in Connemara, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3590/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Ambulance Service Provision
Ceisteanna (117)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:117. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an event involving a person (details supplied); his views on the matter; the nature and details of an investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3591/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Question No. 118 answered with Question No. 113.
Commencement of Legislation
Ceisteanna (119)
Martin Heydon
Ceist:119. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for the commencement of sections 20 to 23 of the Children and Family Relationship Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3596/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Officials in my Department are undertaking the work necessary to facilitate the commencement of Parts 2 & 3, including Sections 20 - 23, of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. We are working to resolve a small number of technical issues in order to ensure that the processes associated with Parts 2 & 3 of the Act can be commenced. I hope to be in a position to lay the Regulations before the Houses of the Oireachtas as early as possible in 2018.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (120)
Frank O'Rourke
Ceist:120. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at the Royal Victoria eye and ear hospital for a corrective eye procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3602/18]
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 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.
Hospital Charges
Ceisteanna (121)
Róisín Shortall
Ceist:121. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 13 December 2017, if his departmental officials have examined the matter and provided him with advice following his receipt of the petition in favour of removing the inpatient day case charge for haemochromatosis patients; if he will now make a decision on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3610/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The issue of the application of the public in-patient charge of €80 for venesection in Acute Hospitals, as well as the broader issues in relation to the treatment of patients with Hereditary Haemochromatosis, is currently being considered in my Department.
Home Help Service Data
Ceisteanna (122)
Brian Stanley
Ceist:122. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Laois that were granted home help hours in 2017; the number that were wait listed; and the number of those still waiting to be provided with a home help. [3632/18]
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.
Health Services
Ceisteanna (123)
Peter Burke
Ceist:123. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when persons attending a service (details supplied) in County Westmeath can use a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3660/18]
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 Maternity Hospital
Ceisteanna (124)
Róisín Shortall
Ceist:124. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if the public ownership of the new maternity hospital will be guaranteed in view of public concern regarding the ownership of the new hospital; if the proposed site for the building will transfer to public ownership; if it will entail a loan, licence or a lease; if assurance will be provided to the public in this regard prior to the final agreement being reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3663/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
A draft legal framework is currently being finalised which will inter alia ensure that the State's significant investment in the new hospital will be protected. Pending its finalisation and sign off by all stake holders, it would be premature to provide any further details at this stage.
GLAS Payments
Ceisteanna (125)
Charlie McConalogue
Ceist:125. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a 2016 GLAS payment has not been issued to a person (details supplied); the issue causing the delay in payment being approved; the status of the 2017 GLAS payment for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3537/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has received the 85% advance payment in respect of the 2016 scheme year.
The Department is aware of an issue with this case that has delayed the payment of the 2016 GLAS balance and the 2017 advance. A solution has been identified and is being implemented. GLAS 2017 advance payments are continuing to issue on a weekly basis.
GLAS Payments
Ceisteanna (126)
Charlie McConalogue
Ceist:126. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3553/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received full payments in respect of the 2015 and 2016 scheme years.
The Department is aware of an issue with this case that resulted in the 2017 advance payment not being made. A solution has been identified and it is expected that the payment will issue shortly. GLAS 2017 advance payments continue to issue on a weekly basis.