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Wednesday, 19 Dec 2018

Written Answers Nos. 338-351

Mental Health Services

Ceisteanna (338)

John Curran

Ceist:

338. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the specific actions that have been taken during 2018 to improve outcomes for persons with co-morbid severe mental illness and substance misuse problems. [53689/18]

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.

Question No. 339 answered with Question No. 325.
Question No. 340 answered with Question No. 321.

Disease Management

Ceisteanna (341)

John Curran

Ceist:

341. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health if the uptake of hepatitis C treatment has been increased during 2018. [53692/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Questions Nos. 342 and 343 answered with Question No. 321.

Emergency Departments Data

Ceisteanna (344)

John Curran

Ceist:

344. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health if all hospital emergency departments include the monitoring of attendances as a result of alcohol and drugs use in their electronic patient system. [53695/18]

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.

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Ceisteanna (345)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceist:

345. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of speech and language therapy for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53711/18]

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 (346)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceist:

346. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the protocol in place to aid a child diagnosed with developmental verbal dyspraxia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53712/18]

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.

Hospital Appointments Status

Ceisteanna (347)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

347. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an outpatient department appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53719/18]

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, 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.

Hospital Appointments Status

Ceisteanna (348)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

348. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a canaloplasty operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53720/18]

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, 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.

Services for People with Disabilities

Ceisteanna (349)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

349. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the definition of the personal assistance service (details supplied). [53722/18]

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 (350)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

350. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if the envisaged newly defined personal assistance service will be funded separately from the existing home help and home care packages; and if it will have a ring-fenced budget. [53723/18]

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.

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Ceisteanna (351)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

351. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be introduced to guarantee persons with disabilities the right to a personal assistant service as per Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Ireland ratified in March 2018. [53724/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Legislation arising from the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, in the first instance.

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