Written answers

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Department of Health

Health Services Provision

Photo of Gerry AdamsGerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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886. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a case in which the Health Service Executive made commitments to a person (details supplied) in County Clare to provide a new wheelchair by April 2014 and that as of 24 July 2014, this person has still not received their wheelchair; when this person might expect to receive the wheelchair; his views on whether this delay has been acceptable; and the action he will take to do to rectify this situation [33361/14]

Photo of Kathleen LynchKathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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890. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in Cork City and County who are awaiting an appointment with the community ophthalmic physician having been referred by the school health services; the number waiting more than six months; more than 12 months; more than 18 months; more than 24 months for such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33373/14]

Photo of Kathleen LynchKathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Community Optometric Services are provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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893. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a long term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33381/14]

Photo of Kathleen LynchKathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

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