Written Answers Nos. 512-531
512. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average time spent waiting by a patient who was admitted on a trolley between a bed being allocated for them and that bed becoming available for the patient and the patient moved into that bed, by hospital, in tabular form. [20233/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly.
513. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average time spent waiting by a patient at St. James’s University Hospital who was admitted on a trolley between a bed being allocated for them and that bed becoming available for the patient and the patient moved into that bed, in tabular form. [20234/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly.
514. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average time spent waiting by a patient at St. Vincent’s University Hospital who was admitted on a trolley between a bed being allocated for them and that bed becoming available for the patient and the patient moved into that bed, in tabular form. [20235/24]
View answer515. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average time spent waiting by a patient at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital who was admitted on a trolley between a bed being allocated for them and that bed becoming available for the patient and the patient moved into that bed, in tabular form. [20236/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 514 and 515 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly.
516. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE provides data to the RSA on all road traffic injuries treated in emergency departments and minor injury clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20241/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
517. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to ensure that essential medications, such as nozinan, required for palliative care patients being used in place of medications which are currently in short supply are reimbursed by the primary care reimbursement service to community pharmacies, in order that such patients and their families do not incur costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20242/24]
View answerThe HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
518. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of gambling addiction therapists and counsellors employed within the HSE; and the number of gambling addiction therapist and counselling services in receipt of HSE funding respectively, by county, for each of the past five years, in tabular form. [20264/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
519. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when it is expected to offer the son of a person (details supplied) an appointment for initial assessment for ADHD; the current average wait time for such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20278/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
520. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied) who having been referred to St. John's Hospital, Limerick for an endoscopy has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20284/24]
View answerUnder the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
521. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when all matters will be concluded with in respect of the fair deal application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20288/24]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
522. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will commit to the delivery of the 20 promised beds for adults with eating disorders; if he will provide data on the numbers of adults seeking medical support for eating disorders over the past five years; the number of those people were provided a bed for eating disorders; the number that were admitted to psychiatric units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20290/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
523. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the only clinic for eating disorders serving the entire CHO9 area is currently in a temporary building with a team that is understaffed; when this clinic will be provided with a permanent building; if capacity can be increased as they currently cannot meet the demand; if increased funding will be provided for a day service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20291/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
524. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Health to outline the overarching strategy of the national outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy programme; and if it will be published. [20298/24]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, I have referred the question to the Health Service Executive for consideration and direct reply to the Deputy.
525. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Health if his Department has an assessment of the number of bed days have been saved in the past three years as a result of the national outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy programme. [20299/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
526. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that have been treated over the past three years under the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy team; and the breakdown of home OPAT, community OPAT and self OPAT. [20300/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
527. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Health if his Department will provide details on the future investment plans for the national outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy programme; and if the special delivery unit within the HSE is planning to expand the national OPAT and community intervention team service for patients. [20301/24]
View answerAs this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.
528. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total numbers currently employed by the HSE, differentiating between those on full-time, part-time and fixed-term contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20304/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
529. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total number of HSE employees who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations; to outline, in tabular form, the length of time these employees have been under suspension; the gross salary of these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20305/24]
View answerI have asked the HSE to respond directly to the deputy on this matter.
530. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total number of HSE employees who have been on sick leave for longer than two months; to outline, in tabular form, the length of time these employees have been on sick leave; the gross salary of these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20306/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
531. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of employees within his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations; to outline, in tabular form, the length of time these employees have been under suspension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20317/24]
View answerThere are no employees within my Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations.
I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter. The information in respect of the Non-Commercial State Agencies has been sought, and once collected and collated, this will be provided to the Deputy by separate cover.
