Written Answers Nos. 1198-1217
1198. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total public expenditure incurred in respect of gender-related assessment, referral, and treatment pathways for minors since 2020, including any costs arising under the treatment abroad scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33139/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1199. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health in the absence of a national data system, what mechanisms are used to track clinical outcomes, complications, or patient follow-up in respect of minors referred for gender-related healthcare. [33140/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1200. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to identify the individual office or role within the HSE or Department that holds ultimate accountability for clinical governance decisions affecting minors in gender-related care pathways pending the finalisation of the national Model of Care. [33141/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1201. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any formal risk assessment has been conducted regarding the continuation of gender-related referral pathways for minors in the absence of national audit systems, outcome tracking, or a completed Model of Care. [33142/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1202. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the expected publication date of the HSE expert group report examining the implications of the final Cass Review; whether it will be published in full; and whether it will include recommendations for immediate changes to clinical practice. [33143/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1203. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of the 160 staff promised for the development of new memory services in 2023 (detail supplied) that have been recruited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33146/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1204. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if the National Dementia Registry is operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33147/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1205. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to clarify whether the hiring process has commenced for a role (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33155/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1206. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to specify which named office or individual currently holds ultimate clinical and governance accountability for gender-related assessment and referral pathways for minors in the absence of a completed national Model of Care. [33179/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1207. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the way in which clinical risk, patient safety, and service effectiveness are monitored in respect of gender-related healthcare pathways for minors in circumstances where no structured national data collection system is currently in place. [33180/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1209. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to identify the specific clinical guidelines currently in active use by clinicians in Ireland for the assessment and referral of minors presenting with gender-related distress, pending completion of the national Model of Care. [33182/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1210. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to outline the interim safeguards in place to ensure consistency, evidence-based practice, and protection of minors in the absence of a completed national Model of Care and national audit framework. [33183/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1211. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to specify which office, official, or body currently holds ultimate policy and governance responsibility at national level for gender-related assessment and referral pathways for minors; and the statutory or administrative basis on which that responsibility is exercised. [33185/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1212. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any formal risk assessment has been conducted by her Department or the HSE regarding the operation of gender-related clinical pathways for minors in the absence of a completed national model of care; and if so, to provide the date, scope, and key findings of that assessment. [33186/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1213. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether any formal interim governance framework, directive, or protocol has been issued to clinicians governing gender-related assessment and referral of minors pending completion of the national model of care; and to provide details of same. [33187/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1214. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to detail what national oversight mechanisms are currently in place within her Department to monitor clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and safeguarding compliance in respect of minors referred for gender-related healthcare. [33188/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1215. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any requirement exists at national level for the recording or reporting of clinical outcomes, adverse events, or complications arising from gender-related assessment or referral pathways for minors; and if not, whether such a requirement is under consideration. [33189/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1217. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether any legal or policy framework currently governs consent, capacity assessment, and parental involvement in decisions relating to gender-related assessment and referral pathways for minors at national level; and to specify the source of such framework. [33191/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
