Written Answers Nos. 225-235
225. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the distress that delaying Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 has had on families in view of assurances that they would be commenced in the last quarter of 2017; if Parts 2 and 3 will be commenced as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8828/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraA number of technical drafting issues have come to light in relation to Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. The implications of these issues are being explored by officials in my Department and the Office of the Attorney General and clarification on whether primary legislation is required to resolve these issues is being sought. In the event that primary legislation is required I would seek to deal with it as a matter of urgency.
226. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on consultant psychiatrist numbers of 8 per 100,000 and the fact that Ireland ranks behind all other northern European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17126/18]
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.
227. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for an appointment with a psychiatry of old age community team; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [17127/18]
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.
228. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for an appointment with a general adult community service mental health team; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and waiting more than 52 weeks respectively. [17128/18]
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.
229. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a place in a care home for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17135/18]
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.
230. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if additional home help services for a person (details supplied) will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17136/18]
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.
231. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the reason for excluding persons over 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes from accessing the FreeStyle Libre device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17144/18]
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.
232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if reconsideration will be given to home help for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17146/18]
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.
233. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the chronic shortage of paediatric rheumatologists in view of the fact that 900 children have been on waiting lists at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin for over three years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17149/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for rheumatology services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services.
In relation to rheumatology service provision, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
234. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a position (details supplied); the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17151/18]
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 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.
235. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17161/18]
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.
