Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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481. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a chronic disease service within primary care in mid-west areas of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12361/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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482. To ask the Minister for Health the funding that is available and the plans that are in place for children in primary care under the enhanced community care model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12362/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The development of primary care services for all age groups is essential in delivering a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health care system. 

Some of the key developments in the delivery of the enhanced community care model that will benefit children and younger people in primary care include the continued rollout of primary care centres across the country, improved access to diagnostics and the development of capacity in the sector through the establishment of Community Healthcare Networks.  The significant re-structuring of primary care service delivery currently underway is designed to ensure care is provided in an equitable, efficient and integrated way across age groups. 

Furthermore, younger people will continue to be supported in primary care through specific investments, including, for example, the Primary Care Psychology Waiting List Initiative or the provision of additional Paediatric Home Care Packages. 

The concept of enhanced community care goes beyond primary care to include wider community services such as disability services and mental health services as well as General Practice.   The ongoing investment and different initiatives in these areas will also benefit children and younger people as we continue to work to transform health service delivery in line with the vision of Sláintecare. 

It is noted that primary care funding is not allocated nor reported on by age cohort.  

Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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483. To ask the Minister for Health the funding that is available to CHO7 under social inclusion; if some of the funding is multi-annual funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12363/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.