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Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure that the findings of the Inspector of Mental Health Services report on Waterford department of psychiatry published in October 2019 are acted upon. [48765/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

122. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure that the findings of the Inspector of Mental Health Services report on Waterford department of psychiatry published in October 2019 are acted upon. [48765/19]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason to date in 2019 over 1,190 persons over 75 years of age have endured emergency department wait times of more than 24 hours at Waterford University Hospital. [48764/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

88. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason to date in 2019 over 1,190 persons over 75 years of age have endured emergency department wait times of more than 24 hours at Waterford University Hospital. [48764/19]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 15 November 2019 or the latest date available; the way in which this compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [48221/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2019

211. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 15 November 2019 or the latest date available; the way in which this compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [48221/19]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 15 November 2019 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme by local health area in tabular form; and the length of time waiting. [48220/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2019

210. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 15 November 2019 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme by local health area in tabular form; and the length of time waiting. [48220/19]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if an organisation will continue to provide services for children at a special school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if not, the person or body that will be providing the service if this discontinues. [47425/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

310. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if an organisation will continue to provide services for children at a special school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if not, the person or body that will be providing the service if this discontinues. [47425/19]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when the position for clinical psychologist and social worker will be filled for a special school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47424/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

309. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when the position for clinical psychologist and social worker will be filled for a special school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47424/19]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to providing a grant for the servicing of equipment for special schools (details supplied) as this can result in a large financial outlay for schools from the capitation grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47400/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

87. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to providing a grant for the servicing of equipment for special schools (details supplied) as this can result in a large financial outlay for schools from the capitation grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47400/19]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to the spiralling insurance costs for special schools (details supplied) which can cost up to 38% of the capitation grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47399/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

83. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to the spiralling insurance costs for special schools (details supplied) which can cost up to 38% of the capitation grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47399/19]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the wait time for children that are waiting to receive an appointment with an occupational therapist (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46820/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

166. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the wait time for children that are waiting to receive an appointment with an occupational therapist (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46820/19]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when an allocation will be made to a support centre (details supplied) under the community and voluntary support grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46101/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

313. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when an allocation will be made to a support centre (details supplied) under the community and voluntary support grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46101/19]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children that required and received palliative care in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by CHO and hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46070/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

309. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children that required and received palliative care in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by CHO and hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46070/19]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that children of all ages who are patients in need of palliative care in the South/South West Hospital Group have access to such care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46068/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

307. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that children of all ages who are patients in need of palliative care in the South/South West Hospital Group have access to such care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46068/19]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

306. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place for paediatric patients who require palliative care; the age at which children transition to adult care; the way in which such care is determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46067/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

306. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place for paediatric patients who require palliative care; the age at which children transition to adult care; the way in which such care is determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46067/19]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the staffing structure within the palliative care team in terms of paediatric care in the South/South West Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46066/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

305. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the staffing structure within the palliative care team in terms of paediatric care in the South/South West Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46066/19]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his views on the lack of palliative care for paediatric patients in the South/South West Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46065/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

304. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his views on the lack of palliative care for paediatric patients in the South/South West Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46065/19]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that children will not be admitted to the adult psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford and that appropriate care is provided to children in the appropriate setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45832/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2019

140. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that children will not be admitted to the adult psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford and that appropriate care is provided to children in the appropriate setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45832/19]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve access to appropriate facilities for all child cases being admitted to mental health services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45831/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2019

139. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve access to appropriate facilities for all child cases being admitted to mental health services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45831/19]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure all staff are trained in Children First to address the needs of children being admitted to mental health services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45830/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2019

138. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure all staff are trained in Children First to address the needs of children being admitted to mental health services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45830/19]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide appropriate step-down services for psychiatric patients - both adults and children - at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45829/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2019

137. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide appropriate step-down services for psychiatric patients - both adults and children - at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45829/19]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of adult cases transferred from the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford to another similar facility due to overcrowding issues at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45826/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2019

134. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of adult cases transferred from the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford to another similar facility due to overcrowding issues at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45826/19]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of adult cases admitted to the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of adult discharges that occurred in the same period at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2019

133. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of adult cases admitted to the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of adult discharges that occurred in the same period at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/19]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the overcrowding issue being experienced in the adult psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45824/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2019

132. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the overcrowding issue being experienced in the adult psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45824/19]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of diabetes patients transferred from University Hospital Waterford to Cork University Hospital for their diabetes care in the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45691/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2019

147. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of diabetes patients transferred from University Hospital Waterford to Cork University Hospital for their diabetes care in the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45691/19]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place for patients of paediatric diabetes services at University Hospital Waterford in circumstances in which the use of pump and CGM technology is unavailable at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45690/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2019

146. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place for patients of paediatric diabetes services at University Hospital Waterford in circumstances in which the use of pump and CGM technology is unavailable at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45690/19]

Question· writtenPQ 676asked

676. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place when moving paediatric diabetes patients to adult diabetes services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45288/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

676. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place when moving paediatric diabetes patients to adult diabetes services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45288/19]

Question· writtenPQ 675asked

675. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 diabetes that had their diabetes care at University Hospital Waterford sourced to other hospitals in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45287/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

675. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 diabetes that had their diabetes care at University Hospital Waterford sourced to other hospitals in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45287/19]

Question· writtenPQ 631asked

631. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to commission a national audit of Traveller suicide and develop a national targeted suicide prevention campaign for Travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45004/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

631. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to commission a national audit of Traveller suicide and develop a national targeted suicide prevention campaign for Travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45004/19]

Question· writtenPQ 630asked

630. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the universal ethnic identifier across all health and mental health services and collection points and within strategy monitors and research strata; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45003/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

630. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the universal ethnic identifier across all health and mental health services and collection points and within strategy monitors and research strata; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45003/19]

Question· writtenPQ 629asked

629. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he has sought an allocation within budget 2020 in order to address the crisis in Traveller mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45002/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

629. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he has sought an allocation within budget 2020 in order to address the crisis in Traveller mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45002/19]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the progress on an application by a centre (details supplied) for section 39 funding; when the funding will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44633/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

544. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the progress on an application by a centre (details supplied) for section 39 funding; when the funding will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44633/19]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to support women who are in need of a smear test but cannot avail of the service in their local health centre (details supplied); when a more permanent and reliable service will be implemented at the health centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44392/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

474. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to support women who are in need of a smear test but cannot avail of the service in their local health centre (details supplied); when a more permanent and reliable service will be implemented at the health centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44392/19]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when the appointment of a permanent general practitioner post will be made to serve the patients of the Cappoquin health centre, County Waterford; the arrangements in place until a permanent position is facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44391/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

473. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when the appointment of a permanent general practitioner post will be made to serve the patients of the Cappoquin health centre, County Waterford; the arrangements in place until a permanent position is facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44391/19]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

470. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason County Waterford with a population of 120,000 is the only county in the south east that does not have a primary care diabetes nurse specialist; his plans to recruit one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44377/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

470. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason County Waterford with a population of 120,000 is the only county in the south east that does not have a primary care diabetes nurse specialist; his plans to recruit one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44377/19]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to open an educate together primary school in Dungarvan, County Waterford; if the location is part of his commitment in the reconfiguration process; the timescale envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45127/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2019

263. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to open an educate together primary school in Dungarvan, County Waterford; if the location is part of his commitment in the reconfiguration process; the timescale envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45127/19]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the income disregard of €332.50 will be increased for those carers who can work the extra 3.5 hours announced in budget 2020 in view of the fact that there is fear among carers they may be penalised as the income disregard did not increase; and if the issue will be revisited (details supplied). [43862/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2019

299. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the income disregard of €332.50 will be increased for those carers who can work the extra 3.5 hours announced in budget 2020 in view of the fact that there is fear among carers they may be penalised as the income disregard did not increase; and if the issue will be revisited (details supplied). [43862/19]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the 686 persons who are waiting for placement under the fair deal scheme; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the figures have increased drastically since 17 September 2019 when there were 525 persons waiting (details supplied). [43864/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2019

159. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the 686 persons who are waiting for placement under the fair deal scheme; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the figures have increased drastically since 17 September 2019 when there were 525 persons waiting (details supplied). [43864/19]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will consider carrying out a cost based analysis of the amount of home care support hours outsourced to private operators standing at 50% to examine whether this is value for money (details supplied). [43863/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2019

158. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will consider carrying out a cost based analysis of the amount of home care support hours outsourced to private operators standing at 50% to examine whether this is value for money (details supplied). [43863/19]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

421. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding capital spending for a centre (details supplied); if part of a site has been allocated for a proposed new build for the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43529/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2019

421. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding capital spending for a centre (details supplied); if part of a site has been allocated for a proposed new build for the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43529/19]