Written Answers Nos. 261-268
261. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that all fitness-to-practise inquiries by An Bord Altranais were carried out in full accordance with the rules and procedures as set out in the various Acts governing the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29466/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is a statutory agency with responsibility for conducting fitness to practise inquiries in accordance with the provisions of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 and, where appropriate, the Nurses Act, 1985.
The NMBI assures me that it carries out all fitness to practise inquiries in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements.
262. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the amount the HSE spent on wheelchairs in 2017; if the HSE will consider repairing wheelchairs rather than offering new chairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29442/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
263. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons diagnosed with dementia in County Louth and east County Meath; the existing services for persons with dementia in County Louth and east County Meath; the location of existing services; the number of persons availing of these services; his plans for the expansion of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29443/18]
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.
264. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver mental health services for behavioural therapy and, in particular, dialectical behaviour therapy in County Clare. [29444/18]
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.
265. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of an air ambulance service in County Cork; if general practitioners have submitted a proposal in regard to same; his views on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29460/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
266. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances in County Cork; the status of fleet replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29461/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
267. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the policy in respect of persons who have intersexual children. [29462/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the HSE is committed to developing an LGBTI+ Health Strategy this year and it is likely that intersexual children will be referenced in this Strategy.
268. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health his plans to standardise and register home care workers in cases involving carers who are documented and regularised in their immigration status for the home care industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29464/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraImmigration policy is not within the remit of the Minister for Health.
The Department of Health is currently engaged in the development of a new statutory home-care scheme and a system of regulation for home-care services. This is a complex process and a significant amount of preparatory work remains to be undertaken before decisions are reached on the form of the home-care scheme and the system of regulation. However, the process will consider, amongst other issues, workforce planning and regulatory matters including the registration of providers, training for care-workers and national quality standards.
