Written Answers Nos. 186-206
186. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when the HSE became aware that a project (details supplied) would not meet its original completion date of October 2020; who communicated that information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15771/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
187. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); when they can expect an appointment with a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [15773/24]
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.
188. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider classifying Covid-19 as an occupational illness, as has been recommended in many EU countries; what supports are in place for people who were in receipt of special leave with pay due to long-Covid; what will replace this payment for front-line workers who are still unable to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe temporary Special Scheme to provide special leave with pay for eligible staff in respect of Long Covid that was in place between July 2022 and 31st March this year, has now concluded.
Any employee of the public health sector impacted by the conclusion of that Scheme who remains unwell may utilise the full provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme which will provide further support.
The sick leave scheme provides full pay for three months, followed by half pay for three months, and after that, Temporary Rehabilitative Remuneration may be applied for, which, if granted, provides up to a further 547 days of paid leave. The Critical Illness Protocol that forms part of the sick leave scheme may also provide additional supports if granted.
The EU recommendation in respect of the classification of Covid-19 as an occupational illness is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.
189. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if an organisation receives State funding through his Department (details supplied). [15776/24]
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.
190. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the current number of teams for each of the national clinical programmes in mental health, namely ADHD, dual diagnosis, early intervention in psychosis (EIP), eating disorders, perinatal mental health, self-harm/suicide, the current staffing levels of each of these teams and the shortfall in staff within each team as per the required number in the respective Models of Care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15778/24]
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.
191. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of people who accessed each of the national clinical programmes in mental health, namely ADHD, dual diagnosis, early intervention in psychosis (EIP), eating disorders, perinatal mental health, self-harm/suicide, in the year 2023 and to-date in 2024 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15779/24]
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.
192. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of people in mental health community residences in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15780/24]
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.
193. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment with a consultant. [15784/24]
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.
194. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the plans to address parking charges in hospitals, especially for those who attend hospital regularly due to ongoing treatment; following the receipt of recommendations of the HSE review group on same; the next steps that will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15785/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware that hospitals that charge parking fees are very cognisant of the financial implications of parking costs for patients and their families, particularly for those with long-term illnesses.
Consequently, many hospitals have introduced a maximum daily fixed parking charge and reduced rate parking for long-term patients and visitors for whom the payment of the full rate would cause hardship.
The Programme for Government - Our Shared Future, makes a commitment to introduce a maximum daily car parking charge for patients and visitors at all public hospitals, where possible, and to introduce flexible passes in all public hospitals for patients and their families. This is a reflection of the Government’s appreciation of the financial challenge that can be faced by people in meeting these expenses, in particular where they are frequent users of hospital services. Accordingly, the HSE has advised that a working group is to be established to develop clear national guidance, principles and recommendations for the implementation of maximum daily car parking rates in acute hospitals.
195. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline the current service in relation to the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a location (details supplied) for adults and separately for children; how many whole-time equivalent staff are providing this service and the number of people on the waiting list and the time of the longest waiter on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15787/24]
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.
196. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which the CEO of Children's Health Ireland went on an extended period of leave; the reason given for this extended period of leave; the salary and remuneration terms applicable for such a duration of leave; the expected return date of the CEO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15795/24]
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.
197. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to report, in tabular form, on the costs of accommodating people in mental health community residences in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15800/24]
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.
198. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many patients of the National Gender Service have died by suicide since the inception of the service, broken down by year. [15808/24]
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.
199. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if the much-needed mental health services assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) who has been dealing with mental health issues for many years. [15810/24]
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.
200. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if the adult ADHD clinic, which was set up in November 2023, is still operating; and if so, if it is taking appointments. [15811/24]
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.
201. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if, further to a previous Parliamentary Question on this matter and the erroneous response issued by the HSE, in which it was said that the person concerned did not avail of the services (which is incorrect), he will now provide a set of non-obtrusive hearing aids as a matter of urgency for a child (details supplied); and if an appointment will be arranged immediately through the parent of the child to deal with the issues involved. [15812/24]
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.
202. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will outline plans within his Department for the future use of the St. Vincent's Hospital site in Athlone. [15813/24]
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.
203. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will outline plans by his Department for an ambulance base in Athlone. [15814/24]
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.
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm a date for an appointment for orthodontic treatment required by a person (details supplied); if he will ensure that the treatment required is provided immediately through the public service or private practice; and if he will explain the delay in dealing with this urgent matter. [15816/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
205. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated population catchment of HSE Dublin and North East, in tabular form; the number of hospital beds, for each hospital in the region, by hospital model; and the number of sub-acute stepdown, recovery, and rehabilitation beds in any other location, by location. [15820/24]
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.
206. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE primary care centres in HSE Dublin and North East, in tabular form. [15821/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
