Thursday, 4 Jul 2019

Written Answers Nos. 323-344

General Practitioner Data

Ceisteanna (323)

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

323. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner vacancies in each local health area, in tabular form. [28955/19]

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Minister for Health

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

Emergency Departments Data

Ceisteanna (324)

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

324. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency medicine consultants in each public or voluntary hospital with an emergency department; the number of 24 hour emergency departments; and the number that have an emergency medicine consultant available daily on a 24 hour basis. [28956/19]

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Minister for Health

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Hospital Charges

Ceisteanna (325)

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

325. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the revenue raised between 1 January and 31 December 2018 from charges for private patients in public beds in public and voluntary hospitals; the details for 2015, 2016, and 2017; the number of procedures from 1 January to 31 December 2018 in each public and voluntary hospital which treated private patients in public beds; the equivalent figures for 2015, 2016 and 2017; the number of applications for payment by the insurer submitted by each hospital for such procedures carried out between 1 January and 31 December 2018; and the equivalent figures for 2015, 2016 and 2017. [28957/19]

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Minister for Health

Under the Health (Amendment) Act 2013, patients who opt for private treatment in a public hospital are charged according to the service provided, whether that be treatment on a day basis or overnight and whether the stay is in a single or multiple occupancy room.

In relation to the particular queries raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Services for People with Disabilities

Ceisteanna (326, 327)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

326. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available in tabular form; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area in tabular form; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form. [28958/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

327. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available in tabular form; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area in tabular form; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form [28959/19]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together.

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 (328)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

328. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available by CHO area, in tabular form. [28960/19]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

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 (329)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

329. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of June 2019 by local health office area, in tabular form. [28961/19]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

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.

Disabilities Assessments

Ceisteanna (330)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

330. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2003 by each local health area, in tabular form. [28962/19]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

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.

Physiotherapy Provision

Ceisteanna (331)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

331. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list for each local health area at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively. [28963/19]

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Minister for Health

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.

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

Ceisteanna (332, 333, 334)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

332. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list for each local health area at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively. [28964/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

333. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list for each local health area at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available in tabular form; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively. [28965/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

334. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list for each local health area at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; and the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively. [28966/19]

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Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 to 334, inclusive, together.

As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Occupational Therapy Data

Ceisteanna (335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

335. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28967/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

336. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 1 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28968/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

337. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 2 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28969/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

338. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 3 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28970/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

339. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 4 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28971/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

340. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 5 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28972/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

341. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 6 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28973/19]

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Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 335 to 341, inclusive, together.

As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for these questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Occupational Injuries Benefit Data

Ceisteanna (342, 343, 344)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

342. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 7 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28974/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

343. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 8 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28975/19]

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

344. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list for each local health area in CHO 9 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [28976/19]

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Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 342 to 344, inclusive, together.

As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.