Written Answers Nos. 470-489
473. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health for an update on the work to rule with union staff (details supplied) at UHW; and if there has been engagement by HSE to move the dispute into the dispute resolution process. [27125/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
474. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reasons pembrolizumab is reserved for the first-line treatment of certain cancers; the reason it is not approved for those currently receiving second-line cancer treatment therapy; if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); to initiate discussions with HSE officials to review the criteria for pembrolizumab as a second-line treatment option, emphasising the urgency and potential benefits of pembrolizumab for breast cancer treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27130/24]
View answerUnder the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
475. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 35 of 13 June 2024, to outline the grades and positions that will be filled as part of the funding allocation for the appointment of an additional 2,969 staff in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27133/24]
View answerThe total of 2,969 staff is comprised of 2,268 WTE for the Department of Health and 701 WTE for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.The HSE Pay and Numbers Strategy has yet to be agreed by Government. However, the I have approved the allocation of 2,268 WTE new development posts relevant to the health budget. Discussions are ongoing in relation to the PNS, and while this is not yet fully finalised I am, in the main, in agreement with the current proposals.
476. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of skull base surgery cases performed in 2023 and to date in 2024 in Beaumont Hospital, Cork University Hospital and the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, through the National Cancer Control Programme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27141/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
477. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the details of the privatisation of the NowDoc service in Donegal; if the service is being taken out of the hands of the HSE to be run by a private provider (details supplied); the consequences for the service provided; the repercussions for the staff who work for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27145/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
478. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of HAA cards currently in existence. [27147/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
479. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the annual cost of services provided under HAA. [27148/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
480. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of vacant medical post vacancies in the CHO7 area, categorised by position, in tabular form; and the total number of assigned medical posts in the CHO7 area, categorised by position. [27157/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
481. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the actions his Department is taking to tackle the lack of beds at Letterkenny University Hospital; to provide, in tabular form, the number of patients who were unable to access a bed from January 2024 to June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27163/24]
View answerSince 2020, 22 new, additional beds have been opened at Letterkenny University Hospital. Bed numbers have increased from 356 in 2020 to 378 in 2024. Under our hospital bed expansion plan a total of 122 new and replacement beds will be delivered at Letterkenny University Hospital by 2031. This includes 50 new and replacement beds delivered between 2021-2024 and 72 beds committed to be delivered between 2029-2031.As the number of patients unable to access a bed from January 2024 to June 2024 at Letterkenny University Hospital is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
482. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency department nurses in Our of Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased during 2024. [27164/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
483. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant neonatologists based at the maternity unit of Kerry General Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [27165/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
484. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of CT, x-ray and MRI scanners currently in use at Sligo University Hospital. [27166/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
485. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the operational costs of running a CAMHS team, including a breakdown of staffing, by WTE. [27167/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond Directly to the Deputy as soon as possible
486. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons at Beaumont Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [27168/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
487. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE pharmacy staff, by job title, working in the pharmacy department of Wexford General Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [27169/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
488. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital, Kilkenny, in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [27170/24]
View answerAs 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.
489. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE clinical nurse manager 2s based in the special care baby unit at Portlaoise Regional Hospital in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [27171/24]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
