Written Answers Nos. 434-449
434. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in CHO7; the number waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45573/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
435. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in County Kildare, in tabular form; the average waiting time for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45574/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
436. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in County Kildare; the areas covered by the nurses; the number of nurses per district; the number of vacancies per area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45575/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy on this question.
437. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are currently on the waiting list for the obesity management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Dublin, broken down by wait time of 3, 6,12 and 18 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45613/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
438. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people who are currently on the waiting list for the bariatric weight management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Dublin, broken down by wait time of 3, 6 , 12 and 18 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45614/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
439. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of dieticians currently employed at the weight management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45615/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
440. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have been referred to the obesity management clinic at St. Columcille's, Loughlinstown, County Wicklow in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; the average wait time for an appointment for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45616/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
442. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken for polycythemia vera patients who rely on Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) to manage this condition and who are now affected by a Pegasys shortage that was announced by the Health Products Regulatory Authority on 1 August 2024. [45620/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this query relates to the clinical management of patients, the Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for their attention and direct response.
443. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the nature of capital works projects that were carried out at Mullingar Regional Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024; and the future capital works scheduled to be carried out at this hospital over the next two years. [45648/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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.
444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE staff grade audiologist and one WTE senior grade audiologist for the public health service. [45649/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive (HSE) Community Audiology Service provides a full range of hearing assessments to children free of charge. This includes screening, assessment, diagnostic and related investigations, treatment, rehabilitation, and devices (including hearing aids and cochlear implants), and referrals to speech and language therapy, and to children’s disability services, if required.
The HSE Community Audiology Services also offer assessment and rehabilitation for adult medical card holders. The services offered include advice on the use of assistive listening devices and the provision, fitting and repairs of appropriate hearing aids.
The estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE staff grade audiologist is €43.8k.
the estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE senior grade audiologist is €55.9k.
445. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing 1,000 additional intensive homecare packages. [45650/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
446. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in cardiothoracic surgery at CHI Temple Street in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [45651/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
447. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE staff grade podiatrist and one WTE senior grade podiatrist for public health service. [45652/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraPodiatry specialises in the management and treatment of disorders affecting the lower limb. Podiatry can significantly improve a person’s quality of life by promoting and maintaining mobility.
The estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE staff grade podiatrist is €51.4k.
The estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE senior grade podiatrist is €66.9k.
448. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of staff in receipt of the advanced paramedic allowance in the National Ambulance Service, by grade code from the National Director down. [45667/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
449. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to introduce a no-fault vaccination compensation scheme for severe adverse reactions to State-promoted vaccination programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45684/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, my department is working to develop a model for a vaccine damage scheme and officials in the department are working through related policy matters. The development of such a model needs detailed consideration to ensure that it is appropriately designed. Once the model is developed, I will bring it to Cabinet for approval.
