Written Answers Nos. 985-1001
985. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether a fully resourced commissioning structure with named accountable leads exists for inpatient CAMHS services at Linn Dara and the NCH unit; the formal governance arrangements and reporting structures that are in place; and how operational and regulatory compliance will be assured during the opening and transition period. [14462/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
986. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if the contact details of a person will be provided (details supplied). [14463/26]
View answerContact details for the parliamentary questions coordinators for all Government Departments are available from the questions office.
987. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has plans to provide additional palliative care beds in County Longford; if so, the number of beds planned; and the timeline for provision of at least five additional palliative care beds at St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford. [14474/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
988. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated for palliative care provision in County Longford for 2026; whether funding is specifically earmarked for increasing capacity at Saint Joseph’s Care Centre; and whether additional staff will be recruited to support new beds. [14475/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
989. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the most recent assessment of demand for palliative care beds in Longford and Westmeath; how many patients are currently on waiting lists for palliative care in the area; and the measures being taken to ensure that patient needs are met promptly [14476/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
990. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the national palliative care strategy is being implemented in County Longford; whether targets for bed provision and staffing levels are being met; and the plans to expand palliative care services in line with population needs [14477/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
991. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of making the HPV vaccine available free regardless of age, gender, or student status. [14482/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
992. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) training is currently mandatory for all staff in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) inpatient and outpatient units; the total number of CAMHS staff who have received TIP training nationally to date; the way TIP is embedded in HSE operational guidelines, care planning, and Mental Health Commission inspection frameworks; the number of senior TIP leads appointed in each Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) to oversee implementation and monitor outcomes; the evidence which exists that TIP has reduced the use of coercive interventions, such as restraint and seclusion; the national plan in place to ensure consistent implementation across all CAMHS services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14490/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
993. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update on the sale of a facility (details supplied). [14500/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
994. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update into the review of usage of the old library building on St. Mary's Road in Cork. [14501/26]
View answerAs the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare estate, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
995. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of buildings currently vacant owned by the HSE in Cork; the addresses of these buildings; and their current status, in tabular form. [14502/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
996. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed breakdown of cancellations of spinal surgery operations within Children’s Health Ireland in each hospital, for each of the past five years, in tabular form. [14506/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
997. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the clinical reasons given for cancellation of spinal surgeries within CHI, for each of the past five years, in tabular form. [14507/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
998. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of cancellations of spinal surgeries within CHI, that were in relation to surgeons who were or are currently under review or investigation. [14508/26]
View answer999. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of surgeons who are under review or investigation within CHI; and the number of spinal surgery cancellations that can be attributed to surgeons or medics who were or are currently under review or investigation. [14509/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 998 and 999 together.
As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1000. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the surgery cancellation rate for CHI; and the number of these cancellations which have been outsourced to Blackrock Private Hospital. [14510/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1001. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason patients with cystic fibrosis and type 1 diabetes are excluded from availing of insulin pumps free of charge through the HSE’s long-term illness scheme; the plans in place to extend the long-term illness scheme to include CF patients (details supplied). [14511/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter and under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices, this question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
