637. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for treatment to each community intervention team in the first quarter and second quarter of the year. [33913/17]
636. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of community intervention teams in each community health care organisation as of 30 June 2017 or the latest date available; the number of staff whole time equivalent in each on that date; and the corresponding data for the same dates in 2015 and 2016. [33912/17]
635. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of hospitals now availing of a virtual heart failure consultation service enabling outpatient referrals between the hospital and primary care. [33911/17]
634. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of senior podiatrists, senior dietitians and integrated care clinical nurse specialists recruited to date in 2017 to support the implementation of chronic disease integrated care projects in each CHO. [33910/17]
633. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of clinical nurse specialists and senior physiotherapists recruited to date in 2017 to support the implementation of the respiratory integrated care projects in each CHO. [33909/17]
632. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards as of 1 July 2017; the number of general practitioner cards on the same date; and the number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date. [33908/17]
528. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of amending the fees charged under the nursing homes support scheme, NHSS, to enable nursing home residents with an assessed weekly income of €300 or less to retain a minimum of €60 weekly. [32962/17]
527. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the review of the nursing home support scheme, a fair deal, in tabular form. [32961/17]
525. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours provided in each local health office area, for each month to date in 2017; if he will provide same for each month and each local health office; and the way in which it compares against the target, in tabular form. [32929/17]
517. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the first and full-year cost of recruiting an additional 1,000 nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32914/17]
516. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the first and full-year cost of recruiting an additional 100 consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32913/17]
515. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the first year and full-year cost of reducing the drug payment scheme threshold from €144 to €130, €120, €110 and €100, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32912/17]
432. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the date on which the HSE received a report (details supplied) into the structure of ambulance services; and when it will be published. [32525/17]
407. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the non-payment of a subcontractor by a contractor that was awarded a contract by the HSE can be investigated (details supplied); if the HSE was satisfied with the works carried out by the subcontractor; if they fully complied with certification and standards; if the main contractor has been paid the full amount of the contract price; his views and the views of the HSE on whether it is appropriate for non-payment to the subcontractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32364/17]
402. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health to outline in tabular form the reason health capital expenditure was €36 million behind profile at the end of June 2017; and the projects that have not been in receipt of funds that should have been allocated at this stage. [32326/17]
387. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding the national review of primary percutaneous coronary intervention and percutaneous coronary intervention services being undertaken; if it will be completed by July 2017 as previously committed to; the date on which the review started; the membership of the review body; the number of meetings held to date by the body (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32231/17]
368. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost current and capital of providing a mobile catheterisation lab for University Hospital Waterford. [32119/17]
209. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the person that sanctioned the issuance of correspondence threatening debt collectors to persons after demanding that patient waiver forms be signed after discharge from a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32061/17]
208. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if all public hospitals are adhering to the terms of Consumer Protection Act 2007 when offering private services to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32060/17]
207. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if all persons should be fully informed of the services they will receive in both the private or public system prior to signing the patient waiver form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32059/17]
206. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if private charges may only be implemented from the date on which the private patient waiver form is signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32058/17]
205. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the Acts in force for which he has lead responsibility that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced; the details or purpose of same, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32057/17]
204. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of beds available in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in each local health office for persons with addiction issues for both under 18 years of age and over 18 years of age, in the areas of detox and residential addiction treatment; the locations of such beds available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32056/17]
193. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of employees across the health sector earning €100,000 or more, €125,000 or more, €150,000 or more and €200,000 or more, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31986/17]
192. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the amount collected in prescription charges for medical card prescriptions in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and the projected amount to be collected in 2017. [31985/17]
217. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner vacancies in each local health area in tabular form. [31808/17]
173. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if a place will be allocated to a person (details supplied) to attend an organisation in Mallow for September 2017. [31649/17]
409. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the date by which he will advertise the vacant positions on the consultative council on hepatitis C to be filled by a group (details supplied); his views on whether the exclusion of the largest infected group among those recognised as State infected to appointments made to the consultative council on hepatitis C is unfair and undemocratic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31293/17]
408. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the date by which he will amend the statutory instrument regarding membership of the consultative council on hepatitis C to allow for women who have been infected with hepatitis C through the contaminated blood product anti-d immunoglobulin to be represented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31292/17]
407. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a national support phone service for a group (details supplied) to ensure it has access to an independent confidential and listening service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31291/17]
406. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if recognition and support will be given to a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31290/17]
353. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of section 39 agencies in receipt of annual State funding that is less €100,000; and the cumulative total of this funding. [30933/17]
352. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of section 39 agencies in receipt of annual State funding in excess of €100,000; and the cumulative total of this funding. [30932/17]
336. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at the National Rehabilitation Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30842/17]
335. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a spinal bed in the National Rehabilitation Hospital; if waiting times have been affected adversely by the closure of beds in the hospital in April 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30840/17]
208. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme for each local health area, in tabular form; and the length of time waiting [30687/17]
207. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of beds and wards in all public and voluntary acute hospitals that were closed on 23 June 2017, in tabular form. [30686/17]
206. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in April 2017, in tabular form; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than 20 minutes to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; and the number that waited longer than 40, 60, 90, 120, 180 and more than 180 minutes for same. [30685/17]
343. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if early detection breast cancer screening protocols are available for women with breast density; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29568/17]
342. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason that Brintellix was referred to his Department for further consideration for reimbursement after being approved; the length of time this process takes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29557/17]
341. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health to set down the number of drugs in the past two years and to date in 2017 that have been referred from the HSE to the Department of Health for further consideration after being passed for reimbursement; the names of these drugs; the reason each was referred to his Department; if this was outside the industry agreement and-or the statutory process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29554/17]
192. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date for the rollout of high speed broadband for Elm Grove, Sallybrook, Glanmire, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29409/17]
170. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans the four month target is to be met by year end; if he will commit to his pledge that no child will have to wait longer than four months for scoliosis surgery by year end 2017 once a clinical decision is made by the treating consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29414/17]
169. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the percentage of children with scoliosis that are transferred to Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Temple Street CUH and Cappagh for diagnostics, pre-ops and surgery having had first contact with the orthopaedic team privately; his views on whether there should be a fair and equitable access to public services and care for all children regardless of their ability to pay; the actions he will take to ensure all children can access timely outpatient assessments in the public system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29412/17]
168. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his plans to safeguard children with scoliosis waiting for halo traction treatment in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; the way in which he will ensure that no child will be left to deteriorate on a waiting list for halo traction; the actions which will be taken to ensure all children awaiting halo traction in the hospital will have immediate access to care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29411/17]
167. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the actions he will take to ensure timely access to MRIs in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin for persons with scoliosis in view of the fact that 18 month to two year waits are putting children at huge risk of injury, deformity and lifelong health complications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29410/17]
164. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of providing free general practitioner care to all the population. [29368/17]
163. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of providing an additional 200 intensive home care packages for persons with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29367/17]
162. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of providing an additional one and a half million personal assistant hours for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29366/17]