Billy Kelleher
Ceist:399. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will undergo an assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41987/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisabilities Assessments
Ceisteanna (399)
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.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Ceisteanna (400)
Robert Troy
Ceist:400. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health whether Athlone Institute of Technology is the only third level institution which does not have access to a sexually transmitted infections clinic. [41988/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the question is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Ceisteanna (401)
Robert Troy
Ceist:401. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health whether the costing of providing a sexually transmitted infections clinic at Clonbrusk primary care centre, Athlone, County Westmeath, has been considered. [41989/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the question is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Mental Health Services Staff
Ceisteanna (402)
John Brady
Ceist:402. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the levels of child and adult mental health services staffing per community healthcare organisation area as a percentage of levels prescribed by A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41990/18]
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 Data
Ceisteanna (403)
John Brady
Ceist:403. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of community mental health teams, that is, general adult mental health, psychiatry of old age and child and adolescent mental health services, per community healthcare organisation area and per region, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41991/18]
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 (404)
John Brady
Ceist:404. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents in County Roscommon receiving counselling and services from the child and adolescent mental health services; the number of staff providing these services in County Roscommon; the number of children and adolescents who are on a waiting list to receive such services in County Roscommon; the length of time each person has been waiting for a first appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41992/18]
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 (405)
John Brady
Ceist:405. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents receiving counselling and services from the child and adolescent mental health services in a clinic (details supplied); the number of staff providing these services in the clinic; the number of children and adolescents on a waiting list to receive such services in the clinic; the length of time each person has been waiting for a first appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41994/18]
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.
Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Ceisteanna (406)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:406. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if an illness (details supplied) will be listed in the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41998/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida; hydrocephalus; and conditions arising from the use of Thalidomide. Under the LTI Scheme, patients receive drugs, medicines, and medical and surgical appliances directly related to the treatment of their illness, free of charge.
There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Scheme.
Home Help Service Provision
Ceisteanna (407)
John Brassil
Ceist:407. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of negotiations between a union (details supplied) and the HSE regarding the roll-out of a new home help service proposed by the HSE; if he is satisfied with the progress of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41999/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (408)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:408. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42000/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí 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, 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.
Primary Care Services Provision
Ceisteanna (409)
Eamon Scanlon
Ceist:409. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to secure general practitioner-led primary care in Carrigallen, County Leitrim, where no permanent doctor is positioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (410)
Peter Burke
Ceist:410. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if a procedure will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [42015/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí 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, 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.
Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Ceisteanna (411)
Kevin O'Keeffe
Ceist:411. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the details of the proposed works on a property (details supplied). [42017/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
Medical Card Drugs Availability
Ceisteanna (412)
Bernard Durkan
Ceist:412. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans to make Naltrexone available under the medical card scheme, with particular reference to persons who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42023/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Mental Health Services Funding
Ceisteanna (413)
Pat Buckley
Ceist:413. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his priorities or preliminary plans for the allocation of additional funding for mental health services in 2019. [42025/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Budget 2019 allocated an additional €84 million to mental health services, bringing the Mental Health budget to almost €1 billion, an increase of 40% on 2012. €35 million is apportioned for new developments, while €20 million is for the further growth of projects commenced in 2018.
Priorities for 2019 include the development of digital mental health interventions and the enhancement of primary care mental health services.
New developments will be progressed in the context of both the overall HSE Service Plan 2019, and the more detailed regional Operational Plan for Mental Health. These will be published by the HSE in the near future.
Mental Health Services Funding
Ceisteanna (414)
Pat Buckley
Ceist:414. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the amount which will be allocated to new mental health services in 2019; and the breakdown of the figure for current and capital expenditure. [42026/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Budget 2019 allocated an additional €84 million to mental health services, bringing the Mental Health budget to almost €1 billion, an increase of 40% on 2012. €35 million is apportioned for new developments, while €20 million is for the further growth of projects commenced in 2018. New developments will be progressed in the context of both the overall HSE Service Plan 2019, and the more detailed regional Operational Plan for Mental Health. These will be published by the HSE in the near future.
The National Development Plan published earlier this year outlines capital funding for the Health sector for the five years to 2022. A capital plan will be developed by the HSE for each year of the NDP having regard to the total funding available and the capital priorities for the public health sector. Health capital projects and programmes currently underway will require the bulk of the notified capital allocation next year, including the development of the National Forensic Mental Health Services Hospital at Portrane. Work is also expected to commence shortly on the new Mental Health Unit at Sligo University Hospital.
Mental Health Services Expenditure
Ceisteanna (415)
Pat Buckley
Ceist:415. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on mental health services in 2018; and the breakdown for current and capital spending, inclusive of funding spent on new services. [42027/18]
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 Funding
Ceisteanna (416)
Pat Buckley
Ceist:416. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the amount of the health budget for 2019 that will be used to cover overspend in the health service from the previous years; if mental health funding will be protected from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42028/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Department is engaging closely with the HSE to ensure that every effort is made to maximise cost containment and cost avoidance measures and identify a series of mitigating actions that do not impact on the ability of the HSE to deliver on the planned activity levels set out in the NSP 2018. While it is anticipated that there may be some areas that will experience overruns in 2018, it is too early yet to be definitive in terms of the final out turn for the health services at year end.
A Supplementary Estimate will be provided in 2018 to the HSE, and this funding will carry forward into 2019.