Tuesday, 5 Apr 2022

Written Answers Nos. 704-726

Health Services Staff

Ceisteanna (704)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

704. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the purpose and composition of the staff category, other medical; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17651/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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 Staff

Ceisteanna (705)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

705. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if a breakdown will be provided of the specialty and working locations of in situ consultants in dentistry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17652/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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

Ceisteanna (706)

Verona Murphy

Ceist:

706. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for occupational therapy through the child disability network team in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17657/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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 (707)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

707. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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

Hospital Appointments Status

Ceisteanna (708)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

708. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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.

In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

General Practitioner Services

Ceisteanna (709)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

709. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans to help with the lack of general practitioner facilities in Ballyduff, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17672/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Ceisteanna (710)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

710. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which the site for the health centre in Leap, County Cork was purchased; the value of HSE investment in the site, including construction costs, fitting and associated works, in tabular form; the total expenditure on this location, including legal and other fees since purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17674/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Healthcare Policy

Ceisteanna (711)

Gary Gannon

Ceist:

711. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if his attention been drawn to the lack of mention of hyperemesis gravidarum or a commitment to tackling the prohibitive cost of treatment in the Women’s Health Action Plan 2022-2023; if this is an oversight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17680/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I fully appreciate that hyperemesis, or severe sickness during pregnancy, is a debilitating condition for some women, and I am anxious that our health service should support women with this condition in every way possible.

The Women's Health Action Plan, published March 2022, provides the framework to address this and a range of other issues that impact women's health in a responsive way as the issues arise.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is an issue which impacts women in pregnancy and therefore falls within the auspices of our work to support maternal health and healthcare which is a core component of the Women’s Health Action Plan. While all issues impacting women's health in Ireland are not enumerated in detail in the Women’s Health Action Plan, I can confirm that the HSE and my Department are working with pace to improve the supports available to women with this condition.

In relation to the cost and availability of medications needed in some cases of the treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, important work in this area has commenced in the HSE and officials are engaged with the HSE to progress this work in line with the Ministers request for urgent consideration of this matter. This is a key first step in considering options which can better support women suffering with hyperemesis in Ireland.

The Medicines Management Programme (MMP) has submitted a clinical review and the HSE are now considering if there are potential reimbursement options based on the MMPs recommendations. I am hopeful that the HSE can achieve a positive outcome and my Department and the HSE are continuing to work closely together on this issue.

Improving women’s health outcomes is a key priority for me and this Government. We made a strong commitment to Promoting Women’s Health in the Programme for Government and are fully committed to the development and improvement of Women’s Health services and to working with women and girls to improve their health across the whole life cycle. The Women’s Health Action Plan 2022-2023 is the first step to these important improvements. It is important to note that the Women’s Health Action Plan is the first of its kind in Ireland. This plan starts and ends by listening to the women of Ireland. The life cycle of this first plan is of an 18-month duration, is ongoing and will respond to issues as they arise and developing consistently over its life course. The Women’s Health Action Plan sets forward a wide range of positive initiatives to support women’s health, including maternal health, and provides a framework for further prioritisation as issues and needs arise. It does not enumerate every issue that impact a woman’s health but instead spotlights certain issues raised by women in the course of 2019 and 2020 and sets out a framework for regular review to ensure a responsiveness to women on the issues they want to see addressed is embedded in how the plan is implemented. 

It is also supported by significant funding in Budget 2022, for example:

- An investment of almost €9 million additional funding to ensure continued implementation of the National Maternity Strategy into 2022 and beyond, building on the significant investment in 2021,

- Funding which will allow us to continue improvements in our gynaecology services by establishing a further 6 ambulatory gynaecology "see and treat" clinics, bringing the total to 20 clinics nationally.

Hospital Appointments Status

Ceisteanna (712)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

712. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for surgery in the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [17686/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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.

In relation to the particular query raised, 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

Ceisteanna (713)

Verona Murphy

Ceist:

713. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 716 of 8 March 2022, if the information and statistics requested will be provided, that is, the number of children under the age of 18 currently waiting to be seen by child disability and autism services in County Wexford; the length of time that each child is on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17688/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Ceisteanna (714, 727, 728, 729, 734, 735, 736, 737, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

714. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value of the leasehold; the cost to the HSE; the cost of legal or site works associated with the site since the leasehold was secured, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17689/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

727. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE, including legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for which; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17732/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

728. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold; cost to the HSE including legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for which; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and associated or ancillary costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17733/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

729. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold; cost to the HSE including legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for which; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and associated or ancillary costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17734/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

734. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE; the legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17740/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

735. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE; the legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17741/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

736. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE; the legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17742/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

737. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE; the legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17743/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

770. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE including any legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured in tabular form; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17789/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

771. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE including any legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured in tabular form; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17790/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

772. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE including any legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured in tabular form; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17791/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

773. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE including any legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured in tabular form; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17792/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

774. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE including any legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured in tabular form; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17793/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 714, 727 to 729, inclusive, 734 to 737, inclusive, and 770 to 774, inclusive, together.

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Ceisteanna (715, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 763)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

715. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if it was procured as a freehold or a leasehold site, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date; the legal costs, site works and other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or the latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17690/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

738. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a leasehold on a building (details supplied) was secured; the value and terms of the leasehold and cost to the HSE; the legal or site works costs associated with the site since the leasehold was secured; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and any associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17744/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

739. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since initially; if the site was freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or the latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17751/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

740. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if the site was freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17752/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

741. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if the site was freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17753/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

742. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if the site was freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17754/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

743. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if the site was freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17755/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

744. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17756/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

745. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17757/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

746. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17758/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

747. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17759/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

748. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site and the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17760/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

749. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date , including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17762/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

750. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date , including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17763/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

751. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date , including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17764/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

752. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for same; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date , including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17765/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

753. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17766/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

754. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17767/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

755. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17768/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

756. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17769/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

757. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

758. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

759. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17772/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

760. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17773/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

761. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17774/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

762. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17775/22]

David Cullinane

Ceist:

763. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which freehold tenure was secured on a site (details supplied); if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose; the purpose of retention; the length of vacancy; the cost to the HSE of securing the site; the uses of the site since it was initially procured; if freehold or leasehold, if there was a period of leasehold preceding the freehold tenure; the associated costs with the site incurred by the HSE to date, including legal costs, site works and any other associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; the value of the site or latest valuation and cost at which it was procured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17776/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 715 and 738 to 763, inclusive, together.

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to these matters.

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Ceisteanna (716)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

716. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a site was purchased (details supplied); the value of the site at purchase; the latest valuation for the site; if the HSE intends to develop the site; if so, when and the purpose for which; the costs incurred by the HSE to date related to the site including acquisition, legal fees, site works and associated or ancillary costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17691/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Hospice Services

Ceisteanna (717)

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Ceist:

717. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health when the €3 million of funding for the development of hospices in Drogheda, County Cavan and the midlands for palliative and end of life care will be allocated. [17696/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

In December 2021, I announced a once off allocation of €10million for palliative and end-of-life services. Of the €10 million, €3 million will be equally distributed to progress the development of hospices in Drogheda, Cavan and the Midlands which are currently in the planning stages. An allocation of €1 million for each of these hospice developments will fund architectural plans, planning costs and some initial groundworks as appropriate.

 The HSE National Lead for Palliative Care and the respective CHO Heads of Primary Care are working in partnership with the eight local fundraising and philanthropic organisations in the Midlands and North East to progress these developments.

Funding has been released to the CHOs 1 & 8 and will be available for drawdown by the respective organisations as and when required.

Health Services Staff

Ceisteanna (718)

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Ceist:

718. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if there has been additional funding provided for the appointment of an additional two epilepsy nurse specialists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17697/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I am answering on the assumption that the Deputy is referring to advanced nurse specialist (ANP) positions recommended by the HSE in a report on its Valproate Response Project in 2019. The HSE has recently submitted an application to my Department to fund these positions; this application is being considered by officials within the Department. 

Health Services

Ceisteanna (719)

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Ceist:

719. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if he has had correspondence with an organisation (details supplied) on its proposal for the increase of physiotherapy services; if he plans to act on the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17700/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I can confirm that correspondence was received from MS Ireland to the Minister for Health regarding proposals related to physiotherapy services. This correspondence is currently under consideration by officials in my Department and a response will issue in due course.

Hospital Services

Ceisteanna (720)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

720. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the public hospitals that carry out neuropsychological assessment, in tabular form; and the number of persons on the waiting list for such assessment, by hospital. [17706/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Hospital Staff

Ceisteanna (721)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

721. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the extra staffing, by job title, that will be required for the national intellectual disability memory service in Tallaght University Hospital. [17707/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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

Hospital Staff

Ceisteanna (722)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

722. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of times the HSE has advertised for the post of consultant paediatric vascular surgeon since January 2020. [17708/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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

Hospital Staff

Ceisteanna (723)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

723. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff, by job title, in the frail intervention therapy teams at Beaumont Hospital; and the number of vacancies, by job title, on the team. [17709/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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 Staff

Ceisteanna (724)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

724. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time senior psychologist posts allocated to CHO area 7 in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [17710/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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

Medical Cards

Ceisteanna (725)

Cathal Crowe

Ceist:

725. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will waive the requirement to have a general practitioner sign a medical card form for Ukrainian refugees in view of the fact that many general practitioners are not taking on new medical card applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17728/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

It is a priority for the Department and the HSE to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are provided with appropriate health and social care services.

Ukrainians refugees will be able to access health care services from the HSE including Covid-19 vaccinations, GPs, community care and hospital or emergency care. As well as services for children’s health, mental health, disabilities, maternity care, and older people. 

A simplified and streamlined medical card application process for Ukrainians granted temporary protection status is in operation.

For Ukrainian refugees in emergency accommodation, the HSE has put in place a GP framework which ensures provision of specific GP services and access to prescriptions. In addition, Safety Net are providing GP clinics to facilities located in Dublin and out of hours services are accessible. A Community Healthcare response has also been mobilised to meet immediate health and support needs.

In conjunction with the National Women’s and Infant Health Programme, a specific urgent referral service at the Rotunda Hospital for pregnant women near term (> 32 weeks) or those who require urgent access is in place. The senior midwife can refer to any maternity unit nationally.

The Inclusion Health Service at CHI Temple Street is being reoriented to assist with the Ukrainian situation.

In collaboration with National Cancer Control programme (NCCP) and the Irish Cancer Society (ICS), a Ukrainian cancer information page on the how to access services is live (www.cancer.ie/ukraine). The ICS will be appointing a Ukrainian Cancer Coordinator with which Acute Operations will work in close collaboration.

Mental Health Services

Ceisteanna (726)

Eoin Ó Broin

Ceist:

726. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the funding provided for mental health and addiction services linked to homeless service provision provided by his Department, by year and project, from 2016 to date, in tabular form. [17731/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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