http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie:80/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/ Health Services (Houses of the Oireachtas) en-ie Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:10:23 GMT notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EC57 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH00600 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the procedure a person should go through if they require surgery in another country; the way in which they receive a referral for the surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [Q. No(s) 155 to Minister for Health ] Cross-Border health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EC6D http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH00700 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] The Directive on Patients' Rights in Cross Border Healthcare provides rules for the reimbursements to patients of the cost of receiving treatment abroad, where the patient would be entitled to such treatment in their home Member State, and supplements the rights that patients alrea... Cross-Border health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EF7F http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH02700 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused repayment for hospital services availed of in May and June 2017 in Northern Ireland under the cross border directive [Q. No(s) 162 to Minister for Health ] Cross-Border health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EF95 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH02800 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] The Health Service Executive operates the EU Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare in Ireland. In line with practice in other EU Member States, the HSE, through the National Contact Point (NCP) office, provides information for patients on the Cross-Border Directi... Cross-Border health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031E934 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG04500 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the number of children's dental health services that have closed in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [Q. No(s) 148 to Minister for Health ] Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031E946 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG04600 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031E9F0 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG05100 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the allocation of funding to children's dental services he has at his disposal; the amount of funding which was allocated to these services in the past five years, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [Q. No(s) 150 to Minister for Health ] Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EA05 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG05200 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EA4E http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG05400 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the number of school aged children that avail of dental health services, by county, in tabular form [Q. No(s) 151 to Minister for Health ] Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EA64 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG05500 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031E8D4 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG04200 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the reason the children's dental services based in Portiuncula hospital, Ballinasloe has been closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [Q. No(s) 147 to Minister for Health ] Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031E8E9 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG04300 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031E993 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG04800 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...his plans to open or reopen children's dental health services in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [Q. No(s) 149 to Minister for Health ] Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031E9A7 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG04900 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EAAF http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG05700 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the dental services covered by the HSE in the Limerick area for primary school children; if this includes deciduous teeth in addition to permanent teeth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [Q. No(s) 152 to Minister for Health ] Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EAC3 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRG?opendocument#WRG05800 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Dental services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BE0065C95C http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WW?opendocument#WW00300 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Topical Issues] In May 2014 I instigated a Topical Issue debate on the need to provide a new emergency department at Cavan General Hospital. The hospital opened in June 1989 and since then the number of patients presenting at the emergency department has grown substantially. That particular debat... Emergency departments notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BE00660B48 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~XX?opendocument#XX00200 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Topical Issues] On behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to update the House. I will reply to the issue as tabled and then maybe pick up on some of the Deputy's concerns. The emergency department in Cavan has been performing well this year. Perf... Emergency departments notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BE00660B71 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~XX?opendocument#XX00300 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Topical Issues] I thank the Minister of State for her reply. If the small project I mentioned were to be provided eight more cubicles and minor surgery could be provided in that accommodation. That would cost less than €1 million. That would ease the pressure considerably on the staff in the eme... Emergency departments notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BE00660B9A http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~XX?opendocument#XX00400 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Topical Issues] For the first time in a long time, there is a possibility of increases, particularly in capital spending in the budget for 2018. It is not acceptable that people entering an accident and emergency department do not have a proper room where they can speak one-to-one without everybod... Emergency departments notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EFEC http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH03000 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...if funding for a continuing medical education tutor for north County Dublin which is currently vacant will be approved in view of the fact that general practitioners in this catchment area are missing out on points needed to remain in an organisation (details supplied); and if he... General practitioner notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031F002 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH03100 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] All doctors on the Medical Council's register, including GPs, are required to maintain professional competence by enrolling in professional competence schemes and engaging in maintenance of professional competence activities in relation to their practice. One of the methods used ... General practitioner notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031ECBE http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH00900 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...if medical card or general practitioner visit card holders are exempt from charges arising from blood tests performed at general practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [Q. No(s) 156 to Minister for Health ] General practitioner services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031ECD2 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH01000 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the practice nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the... General practitioner services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EDE2 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH01500 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...his plans to develop a general mix of a paediatrics allied health services, for example, general practitioner, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs assistant, physiotherapy and so on available in the same location within the community for parents, chil... Health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EDFB http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH01600 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply. Health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EF1D http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH02400 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the way in which a newly built mental health unit (details supplied) can now be found to have radon levels exceeding the recommended 200 becquerels per cubic metre; the amount by which the reading exceeded the limit; the measures that have been put in place to rectify the problem... Mental health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EF31 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH02500 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. Mental health services notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EEAB http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH02100 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers]...the number of intestinal failure syndrome patients that are in the care of the HSE or that were in the care of the HSE at the end of 2016; his views on the incidence and prevalence of intestinal failure syndrome here compared with its incidences and prevalences in other countries... Provision notes://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates authoring/daallsnippets.nsf/574656249BB15B9880257B3A0055942A/80257AFB0041F4A3802581BF0031EEC1 http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/(indexlookupdail)/20171019~WRH?opendocument#WRH02200 Sitting date: 19/10/2017<br>[Written Answers] I am aware that a business case for the establishment of a dedicated centre for Intestinal Failure was prepared by St James’s Hospital. Any proposals for the funding for the centre for Intestinal failure in St. James's, including children with intestinal failure transitioning from ... Provision