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Thursday, 30 Jul 2020

Written Answers Nos. 1474-1492

Home Care Packages

Ceisteanna (1474)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

1474. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which homecare packages are likely to be enhanced to ensure best possible treatment for vulnerable age groups throughout the winter months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21066/20]

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

Podiatry Services

Ceisteanna (1475)

James Browne

Ceist:

1475. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21067/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Ophthalmology Services

Ceisteanna (1476)

James Browne

Ceist:

1476. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21068/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Audiology Services

Ceisteanna (1477)

James Browne

Ceist:

1477. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21069/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

HSE Waiting Lists

Ceisteanna (1478, 1482)

James Browne

Ceist:

1478. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21070/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

James Browne

Ceist:

1482. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [21076/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1478 and 1482 together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Disability Services Data

Ceisteanna (1479)

James Browne

Ceist:

1479. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [21073/20]

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.  

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Disability Services Data

Ceisteanna (1480)

James Browne

Ceist:

1480. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 30 July 2020, by LHO are in tabular form. [21074/20]

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.  

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Disability Services Data

Ceisteanna (1481, 1483, 1484, 1485)

James Browne

Ceist:

1481. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 for each LHO area in tabular form. [21075/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

James Browne

Ceist:

1483. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age. [21077/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

James Browne

Ceist:

1484. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and more than 18 years of age. [21078/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

James Browne

Ceist:

1485. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available in tabular form; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and more than 18 years of age. [21079/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1481 and 1483 to 1485, inclusive, together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Question No. 1482 answered with Question No. 1478.
Question No. 1483 to 1485, inclusive, answered with Question No. 1481.

Occupational Therapy

Ceisteanna (1486)

James Browne

Ceist:

1486. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list in each local health area as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available in tabular for; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age [21080/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Counselling Services

Ceisteanna (1487)

James Browne

Ceist:

1487. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21081/20]

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.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Ceisteanna (1488)

James Browne

Ceist:

1488. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21082/20]

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.

Mental Health Services

Ceisteanna (1489)

James Browne

Ceist:

1489. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [21083/20]

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.

Mental Health Services

Ceisteanna (1490)

James Browne

Ceist:

1490. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [21084/20]

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.

Home Help Service

Ceisteanna (1491)

James Browne

Ceist:

1491. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; the way in which this compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for home support hours 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. [21085/20]

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.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Ceisteanna (1492)

James Browne

Ceist:

1492. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 30 July 2020 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme in each LHO in tabular form; and the length of time waiting. [21086/20]

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

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