Fiona O'Loughlin
Ceist:285. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists carrying out assessments in the NDT in County Kildare. [29528/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisabilities Assessments
Ceisteanna (285)
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
Ceisteanna (286)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Ceist:286. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the procedure in cases in which a child psychologist employed in a NDT goes on maternity leave. [29529/18]
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.
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.
Health Services Staff
Ceisteanna (287, 288)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Ceist:287. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 739 of 12 June 2018, if there are primary care psychologists working in County Kildare. [29532/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFiona O'Loughlin
Ceist:288. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 739 of 12 June 2018, the resources that prevented the HSE from finding a replacement while the psychologist is on maternity leave [29533/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 288 together.
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.
Mental Health Services
Ceisteanna (289)
Marcella Corcoran Kennedy
Ceist:289. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Health the provisions made to develop woman-centred mental health services for 2018, 2019 and 2020, reflecting the commitment in the national strategy for women and girls to address the particular physical and mental health needs of women and girls; the funding allocated for the training of health care professionals in trauma informed care and the impacts of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence on mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29538/18]
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.
Mental Health Services
Ceisteanna (290)
Marcella Corcoran Kennedy
Ceist:290. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Health the women-only spaces available in mental health services; the amount of funding allocated for these services in 2018, 2019 and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29539/18]
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.
Health Services Provision
Ceisteanna (291)
Pearse Doherty
Ceist:291. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when an assessment for support services will be carried out in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29546/18]
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.
Disabilities Assessments
Ceisteanna (292)
Catherine Murphy
Ceist:292. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for conducting an assessment of need following an application being received; if there are variations between different parts of the country; if so, the locations; the reason this is the case; if cases such as that of a person (details supplied) are commonplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29550/18]
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.