Imelda Munster
Ceist:187. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists working in each primary care unit; and if the positions are full-time or part-time. [20356/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraOccupational Therapy Data
Ceisteanna (187)
Freagraí 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.
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Ceisteanna (188)
Brendan Smith
Ceist:188. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the FreeStyle Libre sensor for diabetics to persons over 21 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20357/18]
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.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
Ceisteanna (189)
Stephen Donnelly
Ceist:189. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged 0 to 18 years of age on waiting lists for an assessment with their local child and adolescent mental health team; the length of time they have been waiting by community health care organisation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20358/18]
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.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
Ceisteanna (190)
Stephen Donnelly
Ceist:190. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged 0 to 18 years of age on waiting lists for treatment with their local child and adolescent mental health team; the length of time they have been waiting by community healthcare organisation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20359/18]
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.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
Ceisteanna (191)
Stephen Donnelly
Ceist:191. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged 0 to 18 years of age on waiting lists for a speech and language assessment; the length of time they have been waiting by HSE community healthcare organisation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20360/18]
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.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
Ceisteanna (192)
Stephen Donnelly
Ceist:192. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged 0 to 18 years of age on waiting lists for speech and language treatment; the length of time they have been waiting by HSE community healthcare organisation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20361/18]
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.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
Ceisteanna (193)
Stephen Donnelly
Ceist:193. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged 0 to 18 years of age on waiting lists for an initial assessment of need from early intervention teams; the length of time they have been waiting by HSE community health care organisation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20362/18]
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.
Health Services
Ceisteanna (194)
Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:194. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the details of the meetings he has with representatives from a group (details supplied) in relation to services in Fingal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20363/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I met with this group on a couple of occasions since being appointed Minister. I visited with the group in Portrane on 29 June 2017. At the last meeting I had with the group on 1 February 2018, I asked the HSE official who attended the meeting to meet regularly with the group and address any concerns with them.
I understand from communications my office has had with the HSE that these meetings are ongoing and are proving to be very worthwhile.