Written Answers Nos. 722-741
722. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health to report on the waiting list for occupational therapy and speech and language therapy in Corduff primary centre, Dublin 15; the measures she is introducing to lower waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5697/25]
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.
723. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of the works at the Ballygall health centre, Finglas; and the scope of works and the timeline for the project. [5726/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraA central objective of the Programme for Government is to deliver increased levels of integrated health care with service delivery reoriented towards general practice, primary care and community-based services to enable people to access as much care as possible in their home and in their community.
Primary Care Centres play an essential role in the delivery of that objective and significant progress has been made in the delivery of these centres nationally.
These centres support the delivery of integrated care by facilitating closer coordination and cooperation between health professionals from across different disciplines. They also provide a single point of access to services for the individual and can serve as a resource more broadly for the community.
There are currently 179 Primary Care Centres operation throughout the country. With a further 5 under construction.
In addition to adding new centres to the system we are committed to protecting the existing stock of centres, such as the works being carried out in Ballygall Health Centre.
The HSE are carrying out minor works improvements to the Ballygall Health Centre which incorporates external works, internal flooring replacement and Integrated panel system sink replacement works. Externally an accessible ramp and stepped approach to the main entrance to Ballygall Health Centre from the public footpath are being constructed. These works are programmed to be complete in Q1 2025.
724. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist teams and dedicated inpatient beds in County Cork for patients suffering from eating disorders. [5735/25]
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.
725. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if home help supports will be expedited for a person (details Supplied). [5739/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
726. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health when the HIQA interim report into the review of accident and emergency services in the mid-west is due; if she will publish the interim report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5745/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraHIQA published the terms of reference for the review of urgent and emergency care in the mid-west region in August 2024. As set out in these terms of reference, HIQA will provide a preliminary briefing to me by the end of this month (February 2025). I do not expect this update will be in a publishable format. However, the final report is expected in May 2025 and this report will be published.
727. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) is not covered under the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5766/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
728. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the psychology waiting-list numbers and exact wait-times in months and years for children and adolescents in the north Lee, south Lee, north Cork and Kerry primary care services, in tabular form; and to include numbers of years waiting for young people waiting more than 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5788/25]
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.
729. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of additional psychology referrals transferred from the Cork and Kerry disability services to the Cork and Kerry primary care services in the context of the roll out of progressing disabilities in the region. [5789/25]
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.
730. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the child and adolescent psychology provision in the Cork and Kerry primary care services prior to and subsequent to the roll out of progressing disabilities in the region for each of the local health areas: north Lee, south Lee, west Cork, north Cork and Kerry. [5790/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
731. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number and grade–principal, senior, staff grade, assistant grades of psychology posts she intends to advertise for each local health area–north Lee, south Lee, west Cork, north Cork and Kerry–in the Cork and Kerry primary care services this year; the projected dates of that recruitment drive; and the contract type–permanent or temporary–in each instance. [5791/25]
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.
732. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant psychology posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, in tabular form. [5792/25]
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.
733. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant occupational therapy posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, in tabular form. [5793/25]
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.
734. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant speech and language therapy posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, in tabular form. [5794/25]
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.
735. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant social work posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, in tabular form. [5795/25]
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.
736. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the origin of the title 'area principal psychology manager' which is in longstanding use in CHO 4/the South West regional health area; if it differs in remit or authority from the grade 'principal psychology manager'; if it has existed in other CHOs/RHAs; if it is recognised by the HSE's National HR office; when this title came into use; and which management team in the HSE conferred it. [5796/25]
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.
737. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that there is currently no public health nurse in Midleton, Cork, meaning that the children of this area are suffering as this nursing shortage means they are missing out on vital checks; and if she can take urgent action to ensure that this shortage is addressed without further delay. [5797/25]
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.
738. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and ensure a place in a hospital unit. [5798/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Minister for Health cannot intervene in individual cases, As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
739. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurses by location based in CHO7, as of 7 February 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5817/25]
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.
740. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have attended the minor injuries unit at Naas General Hospital for each week since 1 December 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5818/25]
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.
741. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the options available to a private patient who cannot get access to a GP service in their local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5820/25]
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.
