Written Answers Nos. 488-502
488. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health posts filled in 2016 and 2017; the number of posts that remain vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12118/18]
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.
489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a home care package will be facilitated in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12126/18]
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.
491. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has never been offered respite care; the reason routine hours are being changed by carers visiting the house each day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12131/18]
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.
The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
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.
492. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for orthodontic treatment. [12141/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
493. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the annual expenditure by the HSE on providing nicotine replacement therapies through the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12148/18]
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.
494. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for orthodontic treatment. [12156/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
495. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for orthodontic treatment. [12157/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
496. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a full-time bed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12158/18]
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.
498. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12160/18]
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 the Deputy directly.
499. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of increased resources for the ambulance service in County Roscommon to allow for the full operation of the ambulance base at Loughglinn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12161/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
500. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to put the relevant supports and pathway to care in place for persons with a condition (details supplied); the timeframe for same; his further plans to address the concerns outlined in correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12167/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
501. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the capital investment that will be provided in order to ensure long-stay bed numbers will continue to be maintained at hospitals (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12173/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the announcement in 2016 of the 5 year Capital Investment Programme for Community Nursing Units and following discussions with public representatives, Health Forum members and local community groups, local HSE management agreed to review overall requirements for the East Donegal area. The review also included an assessment of the adequacy of the existing facilities. I understand that a report was submitted to the HSE National Social Care Division and the HSE National Capital Property Steering Group for their consideration. On that basis, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
502. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of new hospital beds (details supplied) in Kerry University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12175/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
