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Wednesday, 2 Mar 2022

Written Answers Nos. 170-189

Nursing Homes

Ceisteanna (170)

David Stanton

Ceist:

170. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the progress being made with respect to the reform of the fair deal scheme to remove disincentives to selling or renting homes that have been vacated as a result of their owners being in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11857/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021, which was signed into law on 22 July 2021, introduced further safeguards into the NHSS to further protect the viability and sustainability of family farms and businesses. It also includes an amendment in relation to applying the 3-year cap to the proceeds of sale of a house while a resident is in long-term care. This addresses the first relevant commitment in the Housing for All Strategy (action 19.7). This removed a disincentive against the sale of properties that might otherwise remain vacant.

As well as introducing the change above, the Department of Health has also agreed to action 19.8 in the Housing for All Strategy to develop a mechanism in relation to the rental of vacant properties "in a way that is targeted, equitable, evidence-based and provides appropriate safeguards for vulnerable older people". It is important to note that complex policy questions remain in meeting these criteria and there are high risks associated with unintended consequences. 

The NHSS is a complex €1.4 billion Scheme that relies on €350m of contributions from over 22,000 residents. It is important to ensure that the costs, benefits, and unintended consequences of any policy changes are fully understood and resolved before they are put in place. There is no existing exemption of rental or similar income from assessment within the Nursing Homes Support Scheme and due care needs to be taken to ensure that any future changes are appropriate to protect and meet the needs of residents while also making provision for those in need of housing.

The Department of Health, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and other government departments continue to collaborate on this policy, including the identification of the number of houses that may be brought into use and the costs associated with the policy options available to address this action, with a view to introducing legislation as soon as possible once this analysis and policy development is complete.  

Health Services

Ceisteanna (171)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

171. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on physiotherapy waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11867/22]

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.

Health Services

Ceisteanna (172)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

172. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on occupational therapy waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11868/22]

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.

Health Services

Ceisteanna (173)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

173. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on speech and language therapy waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11869/22]

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.

Health Services

Ceisteanna (174)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

174. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on podiatry waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11870/22]

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. 

Health Services

Ceisteanna (175)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

175. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on ophthalmology waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11871/22]

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.

Health Services

Ceisteanna (176)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

176. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on audiology waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11872/22]

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. 

Health Services

Ceisteanna (177)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

177. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on dietetics waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11873/22]

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.

Mental Health Services

Ceisteanna (178)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

178. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on psychology waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11874/22]

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.

Mental Health Services

Ceisteanna (179)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

179. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on CAMHS waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11875/22]

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 (180)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

180. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on counselling in primary care waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11876/22]

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

Ceisteanna (181)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

181. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on nursing homes support scheme waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11877/22]

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.

Health Services

Ceisteanna (182)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

182. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on home support for funding and for service provision waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11878/22]

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.

Dental Services

Ceisteanna (183)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

183. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on dentistry waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11879/22]

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.

Dental Services

Ceisteanna (184)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

184. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on orthodontics waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11880/22]

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.

Disabilities Assessments

Ceisteanna (185)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

185. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on assessment of need waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11881/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. 

Disabilities Assessments

Ceisteanna (186)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

186. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on further diagnostic assessment waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11882/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. 

Health Services

Ceisteanna (187)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

187. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on diagnostic waiting lists by CHO at the end of 2021 and at the latest available data point broken down age and by the length of waiting time by age in tabular form. [11883/22]

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.

Vaccination Programme

Ceisteanna (188)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

188. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the position regarding matters (details supplied) in relation to the management and staffing arrangements for the Covid-19 HSE mass-vaccination centres during 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11885/22]

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.

Health Services

Ceisteanna (189)

Gino Kenny

Ceist:

189. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1415 of 19 January 2022, if there are further updates in relation to the matter. [11886/22]

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.

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