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Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Written Answers Nos. 382-399

Hospital Appointments Status

Ceisteanna (382)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

382. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when an outpatient appointment will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person has been waiting for an appointment for some time now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí 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 the Deputy directly.

Health Products Regulatory Authority

Ceisteanna (383, 384, 385)

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

383. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he and the HPRA plan to limit or ban the use of transvaginal mesh in view of bans and restrictions imposed in other jurisdictions; if not, the reason for the retention of this procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23304/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

384. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health when the report from the Chief Medical Officer in connection with the use of transvaginal mesh is due to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

385. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he has met with the representatives of women affected by the use of transvaginal mesh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23306/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 383 to 385, inclusive, together.

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Health Services Data

Ceisteanna (386, 387)

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

386. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of women who have had a transvaginal mesh implanted; the number who have suffered complications in connection with this mesh; the number who have had the transvaginal mesh removed both here and in another jurisdiction under the treatment abroad scheme; the number who are waiting to have the mesh removed in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23307/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

387. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 289 of 8 May 2018, the number of women who have had the transvaginal mesh removed here; the number of hospitals that have provided this procedure; the number of surgeons here who carry out the removal of transvaginal mesh in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23308/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 387 together.

As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to service issues, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Treatment Abroad Scheme

Ceisteanna (388)

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

388. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the role and responsibilities of Irish health services and the HSE in providing care to a person that qualifies for the treatment abroad scheme in connection with the removal of transvaginal mesh, including the role of all health services in referring persons to services in another jurisdiction; the medical supports provided to persons including travelling safely under medical supervision and medical aftercare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23309/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Ceisteanna (389)

John Brassil

Ceist:

389. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in the CHO4 area waiting for ophthalmology surgery following initial assessment; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and greater than 52 weeks, respectively; the number from each area within the CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23311/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Medical Card Administration

Ceisteanna (390)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

390. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if blood pressure monitoring equipment and services are covered by the medical card scheme in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23312/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Hospital Transfers

Ceisteanna (391)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

391. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be transferred from Galway to Dublin due to the exceptional medical circumstances in this case; the reason for the delay in issuing the funding for this transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23313/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Medical Card Delays

Ceisteanna (392)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

392. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in issuing a medical card for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23314/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Medical Card Reviews

Ceisteanna (393)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of a medical card review in the case of a person (details supplied); when the review will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23321/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.

Primary Care Services Provision

Ceisteanna (394)

Tony McLoughlin

Ceist:

394. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health if a full-time nursing care service will be reinstated at Easkey health care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23326/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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.

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ceisteanna (395)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

395. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when an operation will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23327/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí 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 the Deputy directly.

Services for People with Disabilities

Ceisteanna (396)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

396. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health his views on the proposed standard operating procedures in the assessment of needs process; when it is planned that the new procedures will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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 (397)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

397. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if the implementation of the new standard operating procedures in the assessment of needs process can be postponed to allow for engagement and consultation with parents and other health and social care professional representative bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23329/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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.

Health Services Staff Data

Ceisteanna (398)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

398. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of audiologists working in CHO area 9 in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; if this number will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23330/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Ceisteanna (399)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

399. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a third consultant ophthalmic surgeon for Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23331/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

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