Written Answers Nos. 423-440
423. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if personnel in his Department have been removed from their position, have been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated in the past four years due to breaches of departmental standards or professional misconduct or incompetence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27953/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that nobody in my Department has been removed from their position, been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated in the past four years due to breaches of departmental standards, professional misconduct or incompetence.
424. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27980/18]
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, since 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.
425. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when a procedure will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27982/18]
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, since 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.
426. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the rates of payment made to each home care provider for home care and nursing care respectively through section 39 funding and the 2016 home care tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27995/18]
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.
427. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will have a consultation with a view to having a knee replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28031/18]
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, since 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.
428. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will address the funding issue facing a centre (details supplied) in order that it may carry on with its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28032/18]
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.
429. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 23 May 2018, the number of biochemistry and haematology blood tests taken in general practices in County Louth and at Louth County Hospital analysed in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [28033/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra430. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 23 May 2018, the number of biochemistry and haematology blood tests taken in general practices in County Louth and at Louth County Hospital, were analysed in a laboratory (details supplied) in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [28034/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra431. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the value of the service level agreement between the HSE and a laboratory (details supplied) for the analysis of biochemistry and haematology blood tests. [28035/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra432. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the locations of laboratories for the analysis of biochemistry and haematology blood tests. [28036/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 429 to 432, inclusive, together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
433. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff employed in each laboratory for the analysis of biochemistry and haematology blood tests in each of the years 2013 to 2017; and the staffing level at each laboratory. [28037/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this question.
434. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the details of waiting lists for developmental checks for babies in Ballymun and Finglas. [28061/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
435. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the details in relation to a service (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28078/18]
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.
436. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a shortfall in funding (details supplied) will be made up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27475/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, that the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) would be allocated approximately €78.6 billion for the period 2021-2027. This represents a reduction in the region of 15% on the current period.
It should be noted that the proposal published by the European Commission is the initial MFF proposal. The final outcome will be determined by negotiations at EU level over the coming year. Achieving Ireland’s priorities in these negotiations will be a key issue for the Government.
While the shape of any new Multi Annual Financial Framework is ultimately a matter for Finance Ministers, and the European Parliament, I have been working successfully with counterparts in other Member States to build support for the retention of a strong CAP budget.
Over the coming months there will be detailed negotiations at all levels across the EU as we work together to shape the final outcome. At the centre of all our considerations will be the need to ensure that CAP Post 2020, properly funded, will continue to support farm families and the rural economy.
A decision regarding the level of funding to be provided for the various elements of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme will be made following the conclusion of the MFF negotiations in 2019.
437. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Office of Public Works, OPW, will intervene and enable remedial works to be completed at Inishmurray Island, County Sligo in order to allow the Marine Survey Office, MSO, to allow small passenger boats to bring persons to and from the island again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27680/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons throughout Ireland, in accordance with the 1902 ex-congested Districts Board piers, lights and Beacons Act.
My legislative remit does not extend to Inishmurray Island.
The pier on Inishmurray Island is the responsibility of Sligo County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government thereafter.
My Department does however provide limited funding to assist coastal Local Authorities in carrying out small scale projects for the development and repair of Local Authority-owned piers, harbours and slipways under the annual Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme.
Sligo County Council successfully secured a funding allocation of €147,000 under the 2018 Programme for development works; however no application for funding was made to my Department in relation to Inishmurray Island.
Any application submitted by Sligo County Council in relation to Inishmurray Island in the future would be given due consideration in the context of the criteria set out, available Exchequer funding and overall national priorities.
438. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue on a review of an animal welfare, safety and nutrient storage scheme application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27368/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are a number of aspects that are required to be finalised in relation to the claim for payment in this case.
A review was carried out by the local office on the issue of 100% penalty which was originally imposed which has now been found in the applicant's favour and it is considered that the applicant retains full ownership of the investment item. This review letter has now been sent to the applicant.
The further processing required on other issues related to the claim will now be expedited.
439. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a balancing payment under the GLAS scheme will be issued to a farmer (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for the delay in issuing the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27371/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe required Commonage Management Plan for one commonage on the application has not yet been finalised and the case is therefore ineligible for further payments. Both the participant and their advisor have been advised of the requirement to finalise this plan immediately to ensure further payments and indeed participation in the scheme.
440. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27401/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was contacted by an official from my Department informing her that processing of her 2017 Basic Payment has now been finalised.
A balancing payment in respect of 2017 will issue in the coming days.
