John Lahart
Ceist:670. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be awarded a home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54518/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraHome Care Packages
Ceisteanna (670)
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.
Hospital Accommodation Provision
Ceisteanna (671)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:671. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54519/18]
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 (672)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:672. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure the out-of-hours services of ET specialists are put in place in UHK (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54521/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
Ministerial Correspondence
Ceisteanna (673)
Niall Collins
Ceist:673. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he received correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54534/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Correspondence was received in my office from the individual in question on 30 November, 2018. A final reply has issued.
Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
Ceisteanna (674)
Róisín Shortall
Ceist:674. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure there are sufficient numbers of suitable nursing home places available in the case of older persons who require residential care being discharged from hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54540/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The National Transitional Care funding initiative was put in place to assist with discharging patients from acute hospitals, whether waiting for NHSS funding or requiring convalescent care, and who can be supported in private nursing home beds. The use of transitional care has proven very valuable to the hospital system and has benefitted the transfer of a significant number of patients to more appropriate settings on their journey home or alternative residential care settings. The national service plan set an expected activity target of 9,160 transitional care approvals for 2018 and preliminary data indicates that there were approximately 11,000 approvals. The expected activity target for this year is 10,980 which is broadly in line with last year’s activity.
In relation to residential service provision beyond the transitional phase the HSE's approach for 2019 is set out in the 2019 service plan, that is, having regard to the available resource, to maximise access to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, NHSS, for eligible applicants, and to continue to make every effort to maintain the waiting list for funding at the current average four week level, as was the case in 2018 , particularly during the peak period of demand.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (675)
Robert Troy
Ceist:675. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [54544/18]
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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (676)
Niamh Smyth
Ceist:676. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54545/18]
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.
Medical Card Drugs Availability
Ceisteanna (677)
Alan Kelly
Ceist:677. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that medical card patients are being charged for the drug Acupan (details supplied) despite its presence on the list of reimbursable medications for medical card holders; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54549/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Departmental Funding
Ceisteanna (678)
Clare Daly
Ceist:678. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure a definitive source of funding to prevent the closure of an organisation (details supplied) in view of the recognition of Irish Sign Language and the unique opportunity to tackle the marginalisation of those from the deaf community. [54553/18]
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 a service issue, 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 (679)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:679. 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. [1000/19]
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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (680)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:680. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [1001/19]
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.
Disabilities Assessments
Ceisteanna (681)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:681. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the steps which can be taken to reduce the long delays in disability assessments in counties Kerry and Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1002/19]
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.
Health Screening Programmes
Ceisteanna (682)
Tony McLoughlin
Ceist:682. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health the role his Department or the HSE has in monitoring or overseeing the on-site health screening tests conducted on construction site workers here in conjunction with a trust (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1007/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Construction Workers Health Trust is a national charity and is run by the craft unions affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. The service is voluntary, nurse led and incorporates blood pressure measurement, a check for diabetes and high cholesterol, lung function, a height, weight and body mass index, BMI, calculation. Advice is also given on heart health, diet and cancer awareness. If there are any results outside the normal range then the individual is referred to their own GP.
My Department has no overseeing or monitoring function for this service. As this question has referenced the Health Service Executive I have forwarded it on for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (683)
Robert Troy
Ceist:683. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [1009/19]
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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (684)
Robert Troy
Ceist:684. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [1011/19]
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.
Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Ceisteanna (685)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:685. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the steps which can be taken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1012/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
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.
Debt Collection
Ceisteanna (686)
Michael McGrath
Ceist:686. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the arrangements used by the HSE for the collection of outstanding bills; if it uses a third party for the collection of outstanding debts; the procedures and policies in place governing the collection by third parties of debts owed to the HSE; the amount owed to the HSE at the end of 2017; the estimated amount owed at the end of 2018 by relevant category; the value of debt outsourced for collection to a third party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1013/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Issues around income collection and the use of a third party for the collection of outstanding debts are operational matters for which the HSE are responsible. Therefore I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (687)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Ceist:687. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) waiting a number of months for an appointment will be examined. [1015/19]
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.
Hospital Appointments Status
Ceisteanna (688)
Robert Troy
Ceist:688. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1023/19]
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.
Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Ceisteanna (689)
John McGuinness
Ceist:689. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital for hip operations (details supplied); if the operating theatres are being used to their capacity; if emergency operations can be undertaken elsewhere to reduce the waiting lists; the number of professionals qualified to carry out these operations at the hospital; the number waiting on each list; and his plans to reduce the list in 2019. [1036/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Improving access to hospital treatment is a key priority for government. Budget 2019 announced increased funding to the National Treatment Purchase Fund to €75 million, and as a result of this additional funding, my Department is working closely with the NTPF and the HSE to finalise a Scheduled Care Access Plan for inpatients/day case and outpatients for 2019.
In 2019, the NTPF and the HSE will continue to work closely with Hospital Groups, inviting proposals to improve access for patients waiting for either Inpatient/Daycase or Outpatient procedures.
In relation to the particular queries raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.