Written Answers Nos. 464-476
464. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total amount charged for parking at each HSE hospital in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the total revenue generated by parking charges; the net revenue generated for the hospital by parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21904/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
466. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total amount charged for parking at Children’s Health Ireland locations in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the total revenue generated by parking charges; the net revenue generated for the hospital by parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21906/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
467. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total amount charged for parking at the Mercy University Hospital in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the total revenue generated by parking charges; the net revenue generated for the hospital by parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21907/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
468. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total amount charged for parking at the National Maternity Hospital in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the total revenue generated by parking charges; the net revenue generated for the hospital by parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21908/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
469. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total amount charged for parking at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the total revenue generated by parking charges; the net revenue generated for the hospital by parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21909/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
470. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total amount charged for parking at St James’s Hospital in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the total revenue generated by parking charges; the net revenue generated for the hospital by parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21910/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
471. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total amount charged for parking at the South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the total revenue generated by parking charges; the net revenue generated for the hospital by parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21911/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
472. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health the details of the interim model of care for long Covid as developed by the HSE; the way in which persons can access this model of care throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21916/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly.
473. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to the fact funeral directors in Ireland are not communicating to bereaved families the updated HSE guidelines dated May 2021 on the care of the deceased in circumstances in which Covid-19 was a contributory factor in their death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21919/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
474. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will engage in a public information campaign on the care of the deceased in cases in which Covid-19 was a contributory factor in a death (details supplied) to ensure that persons are made aware of the new guidelines and that the restrictions which were in place in 2020 are no longer in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21921/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
475. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all out-of-date information (details supplied) which relates to Covid-19 is removed from public spaces and online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21922/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
476. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if current community and voluntary representatives on the national oversight committee, NOC, on national drugs strategy, NDS, will have a role in deciding membership of the new civil society forum; if they will receive automatic membership; and if this group will take over their places on the NOC. [21926/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSix strategic priorities have been identified arising from the mid-term review of national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery; A health-led response to drug and alcohol use. New structures are being put in place to support the implementation of these priorities. The Department of Health has proposed broadening and deepening civil society representation on the oversight structures for implementing the national drugs strategy, in line with actions 39 and 44 of the strategy. A transparent process has been put in place to include additional representation of civil society organisations.
Partnership between the statutory, community and voluntary sectors has been a major factor in the success of previous strategies and continues to be the cornerstone of the new strategy. The strategy recognises that there are a great variety of community and voluntary organisations and that their commitment and knowledge can build the capacity to respond to the use of drugs with flexibility and sensitivity. These organisations play a valuable role in promoting positive social change, in conjunction with service users, families and local communities.
It is proposed that the civil society representatives on the National Oversight Committee for the National Drugs Strategy, and on the six Strategic Implementation Groups, will form a civil society group on drugs. This will provide a stronger voice for civil society organisations in the implementation of the strategy. It is important to reiterate that there is no proposal to remove existing community and voluntary groups from the national oversight committee.
The Department has had initial discussions with civil society organisations in relation to the role of the proposed civil society group on drugs. Feedback received is being considered and the proposal is being elaborated to take account of this feedback, for further consideration.
I am committed to working in partnership with civil society organisations in the implementation of the national drugs strategy and I believe the establishment of a civil society group can strengthen this engagement.
