Written Answers Nos. 303-322
303. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health the total number of patients who had surgery for bladder cancer; the number and proportion seen within the NCCP target timeframe for bladder cancer surgeries in each quarter in each of the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3788/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
304. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to develop a proposed 60-bed unit planned for St. Patrick’s Hospital Cashel; the reasons for its delay; if he will provide an update on plans to progress the development going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3791/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter
305. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he and officials from his Department will meet with representatives from the Mater long-Covid clinic (details supplied) and will he make a statement in relation to this. [3793/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that I have also received a request to meet with the person in question and have responded directly on the matter. I have also asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy to answer on the queries raised in the question.
The HSE has developed an interim Model of Care for Long COVID which aims to build on existing service provision, in addition to establishing new services across a number of health care settings including GP, community services and acute hospitals. There is currently a phased implementation of the service with a focus on establishing, Post-Acute and Long COVID clinics within each Hospital Group as a priority to ensure a national service as close to home as possible, in line with Sláintecare.
As this is an interim Model, the approach to implementation will be agile and flexible, as there may be a need to change and adapt services based on learnings from clinics, new and emerging evidence and current and future demand for service.
Resources of €6.6 million have been allocated to the HSE for Long COVID service delivery in 2023.
My Department and the HSE, continue to review new evidence, research, and data on all aspects of COVID19 including Long COVID, as it emerges to ensure care is in place for all who need it.
306. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the reason different rates of funding are being paid in respect of wigs and hair pieces to medical card holders residing in different areas in the country; if a breakdown of funding based on each local authority could be provided; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3794/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
307. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the length of time women are waiting for biopsy results that are sent to a laboratory in Waterford, and that it is a serious concern to these women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3803/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
308. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3807/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have referred the question to the HSE for a direct response to the Deputy.
309. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the status of the project for paramedics to treat patients in Mallow General Hospital; the number participating in the project to date; and the funding allocated to the pilot project. [3808/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, in September 2022, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) commenced a pilot project involving the transportation of certain patients to Mallow General Hospital (MGH) for treatment rather than patients being directly conveyed to a hospital emergency department. The pilot project operated according to strict clinical and other criteria having to be met before patients were transported to MGH. I am advised by the NAS that the pilot was successful and that this alternative care pathway is now in operation on a permanent basis. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter with any further information it may have.
310. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive services. [3809/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
311. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if funding is available to assist persons to receive necessary medical treatment that is not available in Ireland or in the United States; if so, the person in his Department of Health who can be contacted regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3812/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE operates a Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS), for persons entitled under EU Regulation 883/04. The TAS is a consultant lead scheme and allows for an Ireland-based public consultant to refer a public patient who is normally resident in Ireland for treatment in the public healthcare system of another EU member state, the UK or Switzerland. Subject to the EU Regulations and Guidelines, the TAS provides for the cost of approved public treatments in another EU/EEA member state, the UK or Switzerland through the issue of form S2 (IE) where the treatment is:
- among the benefits provided for by Irish legislation;
- not available in Ireland;
- not available within the time normally necessary for obtaining it in Ireland, taking account of the patient's current state of health and the probable course of the disease;
- medically necessary and will meet the patient’s needs;
- a proven form of medical treatment and not experimental or test treatment;
- provided in a recognised public hospital or other institution that will accept EU/EEA form S2 (IE) and;
- is under the control of a registered medical practitioner.
The HSE provides further information for patients on the HSE TAS website.
www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/treatment-abroad-scheme/.
Patients are advised to contact the HSE TAS office directly, for advice on making an application for treatment abroad, in advance of traveling abroad. Contact details are available on the HSE TAS website.
312. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health what options are open to ensure the allocation of a social worker for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3826/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible
I also wish to advise the Deputy of a number of housing adaptation schemes managed by the Local Authorities and who can offer advice on the housing issues referenced. The local office for Dun Laoghaire is
Phone: 01 205 4700
Email: info@dlrcoco.ie
Dundrum Office Park, Main Street, Dundrum, Dublin 14, Ireland Monday - Friday 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4: 30pm.Callers outside this area should dial (+ 353) 01 205 4700 for both the County Hall and the Dundrum Office.
313. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the reason a private patient (details supplied) has not received the results of a test which was performed on 5 October 2022 and has been told they will not receive results for a further 20 weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3829/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
314. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting to be seen by child and adolescent mental health services by CHO and LHO, in tabular form; and the length of time persons are waiting to be seen. [3837/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
315. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the provision of bone density scans was first suspended in Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe; the reason they were suspended; if any patients on the waiting list were referred to other hospitals for the scans during this period; the number of people currently on the waiting list; the amount of time they have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3873/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
316. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the mental health crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; the number of positions that are filled; the number of positions that are left to be filled; the expected opening of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3886/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
317. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health the criteria one must meet in order to qualify for free orthodontic treatment from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3892/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
318. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health what options are available to children who have been refused free orthodontic treatment from the HSE; if there is an appeals process or an option to seek a second opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3893/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
319. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of Section 39 agencies that have not submitted the necessary paperwork which would ensure payment of €1,000 pandemic bonus to frontline workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3895/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
320. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the plans for a change in the ownership or operation of an out-of-hours service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3896/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
321. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a medical card renewal can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3919/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
322. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of a medical card renewal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3923/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
