Written Answers Nos. 254-262
254. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive allowed a day care centre close; and the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 was not allowed to use the previous service [46810/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
255. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the mental health service in the Dublin 17 area which are in crisis [46811/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
256. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will support the cost neutral proposals for building a brighter future for Ireland's family carers [46812/12]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the Government published the National Carers' Strategy to recognise and acknowledge the value and contribution of carers to maintaining children, adults and older people with physical or mental health difficulties in their own homes. This Strategy places carers firmly on the national agenda by setting the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Departments for Irish carers. It sets out a Vision to work towards and an ambitious set of National Goals and Objectives to guide policy development and service delivery. It already also contains a Roadmap for Implementation containing an agreed suite of Actions to be achieved in the short to medium term on a cost neutral basis.
It is important to note that it is a Cross-Departmental Strategy that addresses a wide number of priority policy areas such as income support, health, information, respite, housing, transport, training and employment. Each Department has responsibility for the implementation of actions for which they been allocated responsibility. All Departments and agencies that deal with carers in any of their functions must now take their lead from the Strategy and use it to inform their planning and policies in the future. Delivering on Actions already committed to in the Strategy is the priority for the short and medium term.
The implementation of the Strategy will be reviewed on a periodic basis to provide scope for Departments to revisit and propose additional actions. It is a matter for individual Departments to consider the proposals for building a brighter future for Ireland’s family carers as part of this process. My Department is responsible for the oversight of its implementation and will produce progress reports on a periodic basis for the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy.
257. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the medical card cover for protein drinks in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46816/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
258. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health his plans to go ahead with the urgent care centre in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, as part of the reconfiguration of the health care system [46823/12]
View answerAs this is a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
259. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for a patient wishing to avail of the pain Doctor/Clinic in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin [46822/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
260. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health his view on the concerns expressed in the Hayes Report regarding the number of radiologists in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, and the number that are now currently employed [46821/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
261. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if there are currently delays or difficulties in accident and emergency consultants and obstetricians accessing abdominal ultra sounds over weekends and if this is causing a bed or other delays particularly over weekends [46819/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
262. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if there are any lengthy delays being experienced in accessing X-Rays in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin [46824/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
