Verona Murphy
Ceist:346. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of vacancies across the CAMHS teams in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49127/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMental Health Services
Ceisteanna (346)
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.
Health Services Staff
Ceisteanna (347)
Verona Murphy
Ceist:347. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant speech and language therapist posts across all healthcare services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49128/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí 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 Staff
Ceisteanna (348)
Verona Murphy
Ceist:348. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant occupational therapy posts across all healthcare services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49129/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been requested to respond directly to the Deputy.
Health Services Staff
Ceisteanna (349)
Verona Murphy
Ceist:349. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant physiotherapy posts across all healthcare services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49130/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been requested to respond directly to the Deputy.
Health Services Staff
Ceisteanna (350)
Verona Murphy
Ceist:350. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant psychologists across all healthcare services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49131/22]
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 Staff
Ceisteanna (351)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:351. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 877 of 19 October 2021 and No. 304 of 18 May 2022, his plans for the recruitment of 100 additional neurological nurse specialists including nine in University Hospital Galway, as highlighted in a campaign by an organisation (details supplied); the number of whole-time equivalent neurology nurses currently in position in the Hospital; the details of plans to recruit additional neurology nurses in the Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49138/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí 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 Staff
Ceisteanna (352)
Neale Richmond
Ceist:352. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to fund trainee HSE educational psychologists as is done for clinical psychologists and those on counselling doctorate courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49150/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion, which is another record budget for mental health services. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short and medium-term measures in our national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision, enhancing the provision of mental health supports across a broad continuum from mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, to acute and specialist mental health service delivery, and enabling us to continue to deliver our vital services to as many people as possible, as we move into 2023.
€750,000 has been provided in Budget 2023 to support HSE counselling psychology training places. This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to strengthen access to psychology training for those interested in working within the Mental Health sector. Further detailed discussions will now take place between the Department and HSE to progress both this and wider commitments of the 2023 Budget in the context of preparing the HSE Service Plan 2023. In addition, the Department of Health has been advised by the Department of Education that the Minister for Education and her Department very much value the work of all educational psychologists across the education system. I understand they are working proactively and intensively to find a positive resolution for the issue of fees for trainee educational psychologists.
Disabilities Assessments
Ceisteanna (353)
Denis Naughten
Ceist:353. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be called for an assessment; if this assessment will take place in time for the school to have the necessary arrangements in place for the child to enter junior infants; the reason for the delay [49157/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
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. 354 answered with Question No. 341.
Departmental Bodies
Ceisteanna (355)
Michael Ring
Ceist:355. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49188/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Funded organisations and agencies are listed below:
|
Agency |
Function |
Establishment Order |
Number of Employees (Headcount) |
CEO Salary |
|
CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council) |
CORUs role is to protect the public by promoting high standards of professional conduct, education, training and competence through statutory registration of health and social care professionals. |
Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 |
79 |
€120,382 |
|
Dental Council |
The Dental Councils general concern is to promote high standards of professional education and professional conduct among dentists. |
Dentists Act 1985 |
10 |
€112,191 |
|
Food Safety Authority Ireland |
The principal function of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is to protect consumers and raise compliance through partnership, science and food law enforcement. |
Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998 |
107 |
€164,549 |
|
Health Information and Quality Authority |
HIQA is an independent authority that exists to improve health and social care services for the people of Ireland. |
Health Act 2007 |
327 |
€164,549 |
|
Health Insurance Authority |
The Health Insurance Authority is a statutory regulator of the private health insurance market in Ireland. The Authority also provides information to consumers regarding their rights and on health insurance plans and benefits. |
Health Insurance Act 1994 (Establishment day 2001) |
14 |
€117,352 |
|
Health Research Board |
To support research that improves people’s health, promotes evidence-informed care and creates solutions to societal challenges. |
S.I. No. 279/1986 - The Health Research Board (Establishment) Order, 1986 |
95 |
€139,628 |
|
Health Products Regulatory Authority |
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) regulate medicines and devices for the benefit of people and animals. |
Irish Medicines Board Act, 1995 |
402 |
€164,549 |
|
Irish Blood Transfusion Service |
Organise and administer a blood transfusion service including the processing or supply of blood derivatives or other blood products, and also including blood group and other tests in relation to specimens of blood received by the Board. |
S.I. No. 78/1965 - The Blood Transfusion Service Board (Establishment) Order, 1965. |
624 |
€150,381 |
|
Mental Health Commission |
The work of the MHC includes regulating in-patient mental health services; protecting the interests of peoplewho are involuntarily admitted; and setting standards for high quality and good practices across mental health services. |
Mental Health Act, 2001 |
69 |
€164,549 |
|
National Cancer Registry Board |
To collect and classify information on all cancer cases which occur in Ireland. |
S.I. No. 19/1991 - The National Cancer Registry Board (Establishment) Order, 1991 |
44 |
€123,514 |
|
National Paediatric Hospital Development Board |
The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board remit is to design, build and equip the new children’s hospital. |
S.I. No. 246/2007 - The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (Establishment) Order, 2007 |
8 |
€185,720 |
|
National Treatment Purchase Fund |
Arranging for the provision of hospital treatment to classes of persons determined by the Minister;Collecting, collating and validating information on persons waiting for public hospital treatment;Agreeing pricing arrangements with private & voluntary nursing homes under the Nursing Homes Support SchemeFurnishing advice to the Minister for Health on related issuesPerforming any other function assigned by the Minister for Health, since July 2012 this includes responsibility for the publication of outpatient waiting lists |
S.I. No. 179/2004 - National Treatment Purchase Fund Board (Establishment) Order, 2004 |
62 |
€141,304 |
|
Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland |
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) is a public body established in law to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public by regulating pharmacists and pharmacies in Ireland. |
PHARMACY ACT 2007 |
53 |
€120,382 |
|
Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council |
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council protects the public by independently specifying, reviewing, maintaining and monitoring standards of excellence for the safe provision of quality pre-hospital emergency care. |
S.I. No. 109/2000 - The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (Establishment) Order, 2000. |
20 |
€108,829 |
|
Safefood |
Safefood's role is to promote food safety and provide nutritional advice on the island of Ireland in accordance with its legislative remit |
BRITISH-IRISH AGREEMENT ACT, 1999 |
27 |
€120,382 |
|
HSE |
Provision of Health Services |
Health Act 2004 |
153728 |
€370,549 |
Health Services
Ceisteanna (356)
Willie O'Dea
Ceist:356. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that therapeutic venesection is not being provided at present in the mid-West; when this vital and normal service will be provided in the mid-West for patients suffering from haemochromatosis and who are currently iron-overloaded, which is endangering their health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49197/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí 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 Staff
Ceisteanna (357)
Patrick Costello
Ceist:357. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the eligibility requirements in relation to the €750,000 for the scheme that was announced for counselling and psychology training places in a new HSE initiative; the timeline for the distribution of same; the breakdown of the funding, including wage supports, fee reduction, subsidies and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49207/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion, which is another record budget for mental health services. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short and medium-term measures in our national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision, enhancing the provision of mental health supports across a broad continuum from mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, to acute and specialist mental health service delivery, and enabling us to continue to deliver our vital services to as many people as possible, as we move into 2023.
€750,000 has been provided in Budget 2023 to support counselling psychology training places. This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to strengthen access to psychology training for those interested in working within the Mental Health sector. Further detailed discussions will now take place between the Department and HSE to progress both this and wider commitments of the 2023 Budget in the context of preparing the HSE Service Plan 2023. In addition, the Department of Health has been advised by the Department of Education that the Minister for Education and her Department are working proactively and intensively to find a positive resolution for the issue of fees for trainee educational psychologists.
Disability Services
Ceisteanna (358)
Seán Sherlock
Ceist:358. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the engagement that he had in Budget 2023 for the provision of staff for children's disability network teams. [49209/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Department of Health has engaged intensively with the HSE in relation to enhancing the provision of services for children with disabilities and their families.
A key part of that engagement is to ensure appropriate recruitment and retention on CDNTs (Children's Disability Network Teams). In this regard, 185 posts were allocated to Children’s Disability Services for 2021. These posts, along with the 190 posts allocated in 2022 are intended to support the newly established CDNTs to prioritise intervention for children with complex needs including those in special schools. The HSE continue to work on filling these posts, having regard to the challenging employment market that currently exists in the health and social care sector.
Funding for 2023 will underpin ongoing efforts by the HSE to enhance capacity across the CDNT networks. It is anticipated that this increased capacity will contribute to reduced waiting times and increase accessibility to services for children, young people and their families. Engagement will commence shortly with the HSE on the National Service Plan 2023.