Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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639. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of ensuring that all primary care teams have at least one mental health post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4663/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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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.

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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640. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing the number of medical detoxification and rehabilitation beds by 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4664/20]

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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641. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing respite care service provision by 20%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4674/20]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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642. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of clearing the home support waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4675/20]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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643. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of abolishing the €100 charge for the use of emergency departments and the €75 per day charge for inpatient care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4676/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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In 2019, €30 million was raised through the statutory inpatient charge in the Acute Hospitals, with a further €20 million was raised through the outpatient charge.

Therefore, it would cost approximately €50 million to abolish these charges.

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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644. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of pay restoration for section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4684/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.