| Friday 08 March 2002Written Answers to Questions (Continued)
 Mental Health Problems : School Age Children Mr Mark Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety to outline (a) the estimated prevalence of mental health problems 
    in school-age children; and (b) any research currently being undertaken on 
    this matter.
 (AQW 2184/01)
 Ms de Brún: (a) There were 510 mentally ill persons aged 5 
    - 15 with whom Community Trusts had contact during the year ending 31 March 
    2001. However this data is of limited use in determining prevalence or incidence 
    of mental health problems in school age children, as it relates only to persons 
    who have contact with Community Trusts. There may be others in the general 
    population who suffer from some form of mental health problem but who do not 
    have contact with Community Trusts and for whom no information is available. (b) No research is currently being undertaken on this matter. (a) Bhí 510 duine a raibh tinneas meabhrach orthu idir 5 - 15 bliain 
    d'aois lena raibh teagmháil ag Iontaobhais Phobail leo le linn na bliana 
    ag críochnú ar 31 Márta 2001. Bíodh sin mar atá, 
    tá úsáid na sonraí seo teoranta ó thaobh 
    forleithne nó minicíocht fadhbanna sláinte meabhrach 
    ag pháistí atá ar aois scoile a chinntiú, mar 
    ní bhaineann sé ach le daoine a mbíonn teagmháil 
    acu le hIontaobhais Phobail. Is féidir go bhfuil roinnt daoine eile 
    sa phobal a fhulaingíonn ag tinneas meabhrach de chineál éigin 
    nach mbíonn teagmháil acu le hIontaobhais Phobail agus nach 
    bhfuil eolas ar bith ar fáil dóibh. (b) Níl taighde á dhéanamh ar an ábhar seo faoi 
    láthair. Health Inequalities Mr Oliver Gibson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what steps are being taken to tackle health inequalities; and 
    to make a statement.
 (AQW 2186/01)
 Ms de Brún: My Department and its associated organisations 
    are taking a number of steps to tackle health inequalities. Through the Investing for Health Strategy, due to be published shortly, 
    we aim to reduce the inequalities in health which exist here particularly 
    by targeting action in the most deprived areas. The strategy will establish 
    Investing for Health partnerships which will work to identify the health and 
    well-being issues affecting their communities and develop integrated health 
    improvement plans for local action.  Through the New Targeting Social Need (TSN) policy, we aim to tackle social 
    need and social exclusion by targeting efforts and available resources towards 
    those in greatest social need. My Department and all Health and Social Services 
    Boards have Action Plans in place and all Health and Social Services Trusts 
    have drawn up draft Action Plans on which they are now publicly consulting. 
    My Department and its associated bodies will work closely to ensure that goals 
    we have set ourselves are progressed and achieved, including a more equitable 
    funding allocation according to health and social care need.  Through implementation of our equality obligations under Section 75 of the 
    Northern Ireland Act 1998, we have begun a programme of region-wide equality 
    impact assessments on the impact of our policies on the nine categories of 
    people specified in the Act. Where appropriate, we will take mitigating action 
    to address any inequalities identified. Tá mo Roinn agus a comheagrais ag déanamh roinnt beart le 
    tabhairt faoi éagothromaíochtaí sláinte. Tríd an Straitéis Infheistíocht sa tSláinte, 
    atá le foilsiú ar ball, tá sé de chuspóir 
    againn na héagothromaíochtaí i sláinte atá 
    anseo a laghdú go háirithe trí ghníomh a dhéanamh 
    sna ceantair is mó ánais. Cuirfidh an straitéis páirtíochtaí 
    Infheistíocht sa tSláinte ar bun a fheidhmeoidh leis na ceisteanna 
    sláinte agus dea-bhaile a bhfuil tionchar acu ar a bpobail a aithint 
    agus le pleananna imeasctha feabhsú sláinte a fhorbairt le haghaidh 
    gnímh áitiúil. Tríd an pholasaí Nua Dírithe ar Riachtanas Sóisialta 
    (DRS), tá sé d'aidhm againn tabhairt faoi ánas sóisialta 
    agus faoi eisiacht shóisialta trínár n-iarrachtaí 
    agus tríd na hacmhainní atá ar fáil a dhíriú 
    orthu siúd a bhfuil níos mó ánais shóisialta 
    orthu. Tá Pleananna Gnímh i bhfeidhm ag mo Roinn agus ag na 
    Boird Shláinte agus Sheirbhísí Sóisialta go léir 
    agus dhréachtaigh na hIontaobhais Shláinte agus Sheirbhísí 
    Sóisialta go léir Dréacht-Phleananna Gníomhaíochta 
    ar a bhfuil siad ag déanamh comhairlithe anois go poiblí. Comhoibreoidh 
    mo Roinn agus a comhfhorais go dlúth le cinntiú go ndéanfar 
    dul chun cinn ar na sprioc-chuspóirí a leag muid síos 
    dúinn féin agus go mbainfear amach iad, mar aon le dáileadh 
    níos cothroime maoinithe de réir riachtanais shláinte 
    agus chúraim shóisialta. Trí chur i bhfeidhm ár ndualgas comhionannais de réir 
    Mír 75 d'Acht Thuaisceart Éireann 1998, chuir muid tús 
    le clár de mheasúnuithe tionchair chomhionannais ar fud an réigiúin 
    ar thionchar ár bpolasaithe ar na naoi n-aicme de dhaoine luaite san 
    Acht. Más cuí é, déanfaidh muid gníomh 
    maolaithe le tabhairt faoi éagothomaíocht ar bith aitheanta. Delays in Discharges : West Tyrone Mr Oliver Gibson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what steps she is taking to reduce unnecessary delays in discharges 
    from the acute service sector in West Tyrone.
 (AQW 2197/01)
 Ms de Brún: I am advised that the Sperrin Lakeland Health 
    and Social Services Trust, which covers West Tyrone, currently has no patients 
    that are deemed medically fit, remaining in hospital from the West Tyrone 
    area. I am aware that Sperrin Lakeland HSS Trust are making use of step down beds 
    and the employment of a discharge co-ordinator in order to deal with any unnecessary 
    delays in discharge. Cuireadh in iúl dom nach bhfuil othar ar bith ó cheantar Iarthar 
    Thír Eoghain atá fáthmheasta mar folláin ag Iontaobhas 
    Sláinte agus Seirbhísí Sóisialta Speirín/Thír 
    na Lochanna, a chlúdaíonn Iarthar Thír Eoghain, san otharlann 
    faoi láthair. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil Iontaobhas SSS Speirín/Thír 
    na Lochanna ag baint úsáide as leapacha le dréimirí 
    agus gur fhostaigh siad comhordaitheoir scaoilte amach le déileáil 
    le moill neamhriachtanach ar bith i scaoileadh amach othar. Mental Health Patients : West Tyrone Mr Oliver Gibson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what recent progress has she made in improving the treatment 
    of mental health patients in West Tyrone.
 (AQW 2198/01)
 Ms de Brún: The Western Health and Social Services Board has 
    commissioned the following progress in improving mental health services in 
    the greater Tyrone area, including West Tyrone: Child and Family Mental Health Work Additional staff within the Child and Family Mental Health Team based at Rivendell 
    House, Omagh - a psychology attachment to GP practices in Strabane and a primary 
    care based counselling service for young people in Strabane.
 Discharges from Hospital The discharge of 16 long stay patients from the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital 
    to new purpose built and fully staffed accommodation at Cranny Close in Omagh.
 Drugs Treatment Additional staffing has been recruited within the Sperrin Lakeland Trust area 
    to deal specifically with drug related problems.
 Primary Care A successful primary care initiative has been permanently funded in Omagh.
 Street Drinking An innovative street drinkers project for chronic drinkers has been successfully 
    piloted in Omagh in conjunction with the voluntary sector.
 Help Line A 24 hour help line is now available to service users, carers and GPs throughout 
    the Sperrin Lakeland Trust area.
 Seriously Challenging Behaviour The Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital has increased the range of treatment and 
    rehabilitation options for individuals with seriously challenging behaviour. 
    This has entailed the appointment of a range of professional staff and capital 
    development to facilitate day activity.
 Users Advocacy The Sperrin Lakeland Trust has supported the "Heads Together" user 
    group with the use of premises and assistance with running costs. A website 
    for users has been established and the group plans to provide an advocacy 
    service to in-patients.
 Day Care The Foyle Trust, in partnership with the Open Door Housing Association, has 
    provided new day care provision in Strabane, for up to twenty people with 
    mental health problems.
 Housing The Foyle Trust has developed a group housing scheme for up to 10 clients 
    in Strabane in partnership with Open Door Housing Association.
 In addition, both Sperrin Lakeland and Foyle Trusts have established multi-disciplinary 
    community based mental health teams in Omagh and Strabane, embracing Psychiatry, 
    Social Work and Psychology. Choimisiúnaigh Bord Sláinte agus Seirbhísí Sóisialta 
    an Iarthair na tuairiscí seo a leanas ar an dul chun cinn déanta 
    i seirbhísí sláinte meabhrach i gceantar iomlán 
    Thír Eoghain, Iarthar Thír Eoghain san áireamh. Obair Shláinte Meabhrach Páistí agus Teaghlaigh Oibrithe breise laistigh den Fhoireann Sláinte Meabhrach Páistí 
    agus Teaghlaigh lonnaithe i dTeach Rivendell, An Ómaigh - ionad síceolaíochta 
    curtha le clinicí Dochtúirí Ginearálta ar an Srath 
    Bán agus seirbhís chomhairle bunaithe ar phríomhchúram 
    do dhaoine óga ar an Srath Bán.
 
 Scaoileadh amach Othar ón Otharlann
 Scaoileadh amach 16 othar cónaitheach fadtéarmach ó Otharlann 
    Thír Eoghain agus Fhear Manach go cóiríocht chuspóireach 
    nuathógtha le foireann iomlán i gClós Cranny ar an Ómaigh.
 Cóireáil Drugaí Earcaíodh oibrithe breise ó laistigh de cheantar Iontaobhas 
    Thír Lochanna Speirín le déileáil go díreach 
    le fadhbanna bainteach le drugaí.
 Príomhchúram Tá scéim rathúil phríomhchúraim ar an Ómaigh 
    maoinithe go buan.
 Ólachán Sráide D'éirigh go maith le scéim nua phíolóta óltóirí 
    sráide d'óltóirí ainsealacha ar an Ómaigh 
    i gcomhar leis an earnáil dheonach.
 Líne Chabhrach Tá líne chabhrach 24 uair ar fáil anois d'úsáideoirí 
    seirbhísí, d'fheighlithe agus do Dochtúirí Ginearálta 
    ar fud cheantar Iontaobhas Thír Lochanna Speirín.
 Iompar Fíordhúshlánach Mhéadaigh Otharlann Thír Eoghain agus Fhear Manach réimse 
    na roghanna cóireála agus athshlánaithe do dhaoine aonair 
    a bhfuil iompar fíordhúshlánach acu. Tá ceapachán 
    roinnt oibrithe gairmiúla agus forbairt chaipitil le gníomhaíocht 
    lae a éascú i gceist leis seo.
 Tacaíocht d'Úsáideoirí Thacaigh Iontaobhas Thír Lochanna Speirín leis an ghrúpa 
    d'úsáideoirí 'Heads Together' trína n-áitreabh 
    a chur ar fáil dóibh le húsáid agus trí 
    chuidiú a thabhairt le costais reáchtála. Cuireadh líonláithreán 
    ar bun d'úsáideoirí agus tá sé ar intinn 
    ag an ghrúpa seirbhís thacaíochta a sholáthar 
    d'othair chónaitheacha.
 Cúram Lae Chuir Iontaobhas an Fheabhail, i gcomhar leis an Chumann Tithíochta 
    Doras Ar Oscailt, áis nua chúraim lae ar fáil ar an Srath 
    Bán faoi choinne suas go dtí fíche duine le fadhbanna 
    sláinte meabhrach.
 Tithíocht D'fhorbair Iontaobhas an Fheabhail scéim thithíochta ghrúpa 
    faoi choinne suas go 10 cliant ar an Srath Bán i gcomhar leis an Chumann 
    Tithíochta Doras Ar Oscailt.
 Ina theannta sin, chuir Iontaobhas Thír Lochanna Speirín agus 
    Iontaobhas an Fheabhail araon foirne ildhisciplíneacha pobalbhunaithe 
    sláinte meabhrach le chéile ar an Ómaigh, agus ar an 
    Srath Bán le déileáil le Síciatracht, le hObair 
    Shóisialta agus le Síceolaíocht. Investment in Accident and Emergency Facilities : West 
    Tyrone Mr Oliver Gibson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what investment has been made in the last 5 years on accident 
    and emergency facilities in West Tyrone.
 (AQW 2199/01)
 Ms de Brún: The figures below represent the additional investment 
    on Accident and Emergency Facilities in West Tyrone for the 1998/99, 1999/00, 
    2000/01 and 2001/2002 financial years.  
    
   | Financial Year 
    | Investment 
    | Value £ 
    |   
   | 1998/1999 | ECG Machine–Tyrone County Hospital 
    | 5,495 
    |   
   | 1999/2000 
    | Additional Staff Grade Support  | 8,000 
    |   
   | 2000/2001 
    | Additional Consultancy | 31,000 
    |   
   | 2001/2002 
    | Additional Staff Grade Support   HPM3 Monitors - Tyrone County Hospital  
    | 20,000   9,000 
    |    Seasann na figiúirí thíos don infheistíocht 
    bhreise Áiseanna Timpistí agus Éigeandála i dTír 
    Eoghain Thiar do na blianta airgeadais 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01 agus 2001/2002. 
    
   | Bliain airgeadais 
    | Infheistíocht 
    | Luach £ 
    |   
   | 1998/1999 | Gléas ECG – Otharlann Chontae Thír Eoghain 
    | 5,495 
    |   
   | 1999/2000 
    | Tacaíocht Bhreise Foirne Grádaithe | 8,000 
    |   
   | 2000/2001 
    | Comhairleach Bhreise | 31,000 
    |   
   | 2001/2002 
    | Tacaíocht Bhreise Foirne Grádaithe   Monatóirí HPM3 - Otharlann Chontae Thír 
    Eoghain 
    | 20,000   9,000 
    |    Residential Homes : West Tyrone Mr Oliver Gibson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety how many beds for elderly people have been lost in residential 
    homes in West Tyrone between May 1997 and the latest available date.
 (AQW 2200/01)
 Ms de Brún: The average number of available places in residential 
    homes for elderly people in Sperrin Lakeland Trust increased by 85 from 204 
    to 289 between 31 March 1997 and 31 March 2001. Average available places in residential homes for elderly people
 
 
 
    
   | Average available places in residential homes for elderly 
    people  
    |   
   | Trust  
    | 31 Mar. 1997  
    | 31 Mar. 2001  
    | Change  
    | % Change  
    |   
   | Sperrin Lakeland  
    | 204  
    | 289  
    | 85  
    | + 41.7%  
    |  Mhéadaigh meánuimhir na n-áiteanna ar fáil i 
    dtithe cónaithe do sheandaoine in Iontaobhas SSS Speirín Tír 
    na Lochanna le 85 ó 204 idir 31 Márta 1997 agus 31 Márta 
    2001.Meánuimhir na n-áiteanna ar fáil i dtithe cónaithe 
    do sheandaoine
 
 
 
    
   | Meánuimhir na n-áiteanna ar fáil i dtithe 
    cónaithe do sheandaoine  
    |   
   | Iontaobhas  
    | 31 Márta 1997  
    | 31 Márta 2001  
    | Athrú  
    | % Athrú  
    |   
   | Speirín Tír na Lochanna  
    | 204  
    | 289  
    | 85  
    | + 41.7%  
    |  Drugs : Education and Awareness Mr David Hilditch asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety to detail (a) support available to parents whose children are 
    addicted to drugs, and (b) initiatives being taken to promote drug awareness.
 (AQW 2201/01)
 Ms de Brún: Considerable resources have been invested to tackle 
    drug and alcohol related harm. Over £4.5 million has been allocated 
    to a range of projects to help deliver on the objectives of the Drug Strategy. 
    These projects offer drugs education and support for parents; education and 
    awareness raising in schools and community groups; improved and expanded treatment, 
    rehabilitation and counselling services for drug users; and action to reduce 
    drug use in prisons and among offenders. A public information campaign aimed 
    at children, young people and parents has been ongoing. Drugs education is also a statutory obligation, which requires schools to 
    have in place a drugs education policy and to teach drugs education as part 
    of the Health Education cross-curricular theme. Rinneadh infheistíocht shuntasach acmhainní le dul i ngleic 
    le dochar bainteach le drugaí agus le halcól. Dáileadh 
    breis agus £4.5 milliún ar réimse tionscnamh chun cuspóirí 
    na Straitéise Drugaí a bhaint amach. Cuireann na tionscnaimh 
    seo oideachas drugaí agus tacaíocht ar fáil do thuismitheoirí: 
    oideachas agus spreagadh feasachta i scoileanna agus le grúpaí 
    pobail; cóireál forbartha agus feabhsaithe, seirbhísí 
    athshlánaithe d'úsáideoirí drugaí; agus 
    gníomh chun úsáid drugaí i bpríosún 
    i measc ciontóirí a laghdú. Tá feachtas poiblí 
    dírithe ar pháistí, ógánaigh agus ar thuismitheoirí 
    ar leanúint. Is oibleagáid réachtúil chomh maith é oideachas 
    drugaí, a thugann ar scoileanna polasaí oideachas drugaí 
    a bheith curtha i bhfeidhm agus oideachas drugaí a theagasc mar pháirt 
    den téama traschuraclaim ar Oideachas Sláinte. Macmillan Nurses Mr Jim Shannon asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public 
    Safety to detail the number of Macmillan nurses that are currently working 
    in each Trust.
 (AQW 2202/01)
 Ms de Brún: The information requested is set out in the table 
    below: 
 
    
   | Trust Name 
    | No of Macmillan nurses 
    |   
   | Belfast City Hospital  
    | 7 
    |   
   | Mater Infirmorum  
    | 1 
    |   
   | Royal Hospitals  
    | 6 
    |   
   | Ulster Community & Hospitals 
    | 5 
    |   
   | Down Lisburn 
    | 1 
    |   
   | United Hospital 
    | 4 
    |   
   | Craigavon & Banbridge 
    | 4 
    |   
   | Craigavon Area Hospital 
    | 4 
    |   
   | Armagh & Dungannon 
    | 2 
    |   
   | Newry & Mourne 
    | 2 
    |   
   | Sperrin Lakeland 
    | 2 
    |   
   | Causeway  
    | 1 
    |   
   | Altnagelvin 
    | 2 
    |   
   |  |  |   
   | Total 
    | 41 
    |  Tá an t-eolas a iarradh leagtha amach sa tábla thíos:
 
 
    
   | Ainm Iontaobhais 
    | Líon Altraí Macmillan 
    |   
   | Otharlann Chathair Bhéal Feirste 
    | 7 
    |   
   | Otharlann an Mater 
    | 1 
    |   
   | Otharlanna Ríoga 
    | 6 
    |   
   | Otharlanna Pobail & Uladh 
    | 5 
    |   
   | An Dún / Lios na gCearrbhach 
    | 1 
    |   
   | Otharlann Aontaithe 
    | 4 
    |   
   | Craigavon & Droichead na Banna 
    | 4 
    |   
   | Otharlann Cheantar Craigavon 
    | 4 
    |   
   | Ard Mhacha & Dún Geanainn 
    | 2 
    |   
   | An tIúr & Múrn 
    | 2 
    |   
   | Speirín Tír na Lochanna 
    | 2 
    |   
   | An Clochán 
    | 1 
    |   
   | Alt na nGealbhan 
    | 2 
    |   
   |  |  |   
   | Iomlán 
    | 41 
    |  Free Toothbrushes Mr Mark Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety how many free toothbrushes have been provided to children since 
    January 2001.
 (AQW 2214/01)
 Ms de Brún: This information is not available. Níl an t-eolas seo ar fáil. Awareness of Depression : 16-25 Year Olds Mr Mark Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what plans she has to raise the awareness of depression amongst 
    16-25 year olds.
 (AQW 2217/01)
 Ms de Brún: Awareness of depression is included within mental 
    health promotion. My Department will be issuing a mental health promotion 
    strategy and action plan within the next few months which will include specific 
    initiatives aimed at young people. In the meantime Boards and Trusts are addressing 
    the issue of depression among adolescents and young people through health 
    promotion initiatives at community, youth and educational levels. My Department 
    also provides funding to Aware Defeat Depression for an awareness programme 
    in secondary schools. Cuimsítear eolas ar lionn dubh i gcur chun cinn sláinte meabhrach. 
    Beidh mo Roinn ag tionscnamh straitéise um chur chun cinn sláinte 
    meabhrach agus plean gníomhaíochta i gceann cúpla mí 
    ina mbeidh scéimeanna ar leith dírithe ar dhaoine óga. 
    Idir an dá linn, tá Boird agus Iontaobhais ag tabhairt faoin 
    lionn dubh ar ógánaigh agus ar dhaoine óga trí 
    scéimeanna le sláinte a chur chun cinn i measc an phobail, na 
    hóige agus in oideachas. Tugann mo Roinn maoiniú do 'Eolas ar 
    Lionn Dubh agus a Chliseadh' le haghaidh cláir eolais i meánscoileanna.
 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Mr Mark Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what action she plans to take to increase awareness and understanding 
    of chronic fatigue syndrome.
 (AQW 2218/01)
 Ms de Brún: I recognise that chronic fatigue syndrome is a 
    debilitating condition. I am aware that work is currently being undertaken 
    by the Department of Health in England into all aspects of chronic fatigue 
    syndrome and I look forward with interest to the outcome. I can also inform you that my Department provides yearly funding to the 
    ME Association here to assist them with raising awareness and understanding 
    of the disease. Aithním gur riocht éineartaitheach é siondróm 
    tuirse ainsealaí. Tá a fhios agam go bhful obair thaighde á 
    déanamh ag an Roinn Sláinte i Sasana ar gach gné den 
    siondróm tuirse ainsealaí agus tá mé ag súil 
    go mór lena torthaí. Tig liom cur in iúl duit fosta go dtugann mo Roinn maoiniú 
    go bliantúil don Chumann ME anseo chun cuidiú leo feasacht agus 
    tuiscint a spreagadh faoin ghalar. Nurses Currently Employed Mr Derek Hussey asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public 
    Safety to detail the number of nurses (a) currently employed by each Health 
    Trust; and (b) currently employed on a temporary contract by each Health Trust.
 (AQW 2225/01)
 Ms de Brún: The information requested is given in the tables 
    below. The information is split over two tables. Table 1 covers qualified 
    non-bank nursing staff and Table 2 covers qualified bank nursing staff. Bank 
    staff cover for staffing shortfalls and fluctuating workloads in order to 
    maintain service delivery. Table 1: Qualified non-bank nurses by Trust - 31 December 2001*
 
 
    
   |  
    | Total currently employed# 
    | Temporary1  
    |   
   |  
    | Headcount 
    | WTE2 
    | Headcount 
    | WTE2 
    |   
   | Belfast City Hospital HSS Trust 
    | 1246 
    | 1043.43 
    | 20 
    | 17.54 
    |   
   | Green Park Healthcare HSS Trust 
    | 470 
    | 393.51 
    | 10 
    | 8.63 
    |   
   | S & E Belfast HSS Trust 
    | 467 
    | 380.4 
    | 21 
    | 0.21 
    |   
   | Ulster Community & Hospitals Trust 
    | 1295 
    | 1038.69 
    | 53 
    | 24.35 
    |   
   | Royal Group of Hospitals HSS Trust 
    | 1690 
    | 1423.17 
    | 46 
    | 40.24 
    |   
   | Mater Infirmorum Hospital HSS Trust 
    | 265 
    | 235.54 
    | 18 
    | 17.11 
    |   
   | N & W Belfast HSS Trust 
    | 413 
    | 364 
    | 16 
    | 12.53 
    |   
   | Down Lisburn HSS Trust 
    | 672 
    | 579.71 
    | 50 
    | 44.85 
    |   
   | Causeway HSS Trust 
    | 503 
    | 415.11 
    | 96 
    | 68.15 
    |   
   | Homefirst Community HSS Trust 
    | 604 
    | 506.98 
    | 60 
    | 42.53 
    |   
   | United Hospitals Group HSS Trust 
    | 1033 
    | 851.71 
    | 16 
    | 11.76 
    |   
   | Armagh and Dungannon HSS Trust3 
    | 411 
    | 366.12 
    | 27 
    | 23.97 
    |   
   | Craigavon Area Hospital Group HSS Trust3 
    | 789 
    | 637.31 
    | 4 
    | 3.51 
    |   
   | Newry & Mourne HSS Trust 
    | 343 
    | 287.46 
    | 43 
    | 30.59 
    |   
   | Craigavon & Banbridge Community HSS Trust 
    | 207 
    | 169.28 
    | 14 
    | 10.51 
    |   
   | Altnagelvin Group HSS Trust3 
    | 606 
    | 541.99 
    | 76 
    | 66.54 
    |   
   | Foyle Community HSS Trust 
    | 481 
    | 435.02 
    | 58 
    | 46.45 
    |   
   | Sperrin Lakeland HSS Trust 
    | 767 
    | 696.44 
    | 74 
    | 63.29 
    |  *January 2002 for Ulster Community and Hospital Trust, February 2002 for South 
    and East Belfast, United Hospitals Group, Armagh and Dungannon, Craigavon 
    and Banbridge Community, Altnagelvin and Foyle Community
 # Total currently employed includes temporary
 1 Includes all who do not have permanent as their employment status.
 2 Whole Time Equivalent
 3 Those on a career break or secondment are not counted as temporary.
 All figures exclude unqualified staff, Midwives and Health Visitors
  Table 2: Qualified bank nurses by Trust - 31 December 2001*  
    
   |  
    | Total currently employed# 
    | Temporary1 
    |   
   |  
    | Headcount 
    | Headcount 
    |   
   | Belfast City Hospital HSS Trust 
    | 126 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Green Park Healthcare HSS Trust 
    | 54 
    | 0 
    |   
   | S & E Belfast HSS Trust 
    | 9 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Ulster Community & Hospitals Trust 
    | 228 
    | 20 
    |   
   | Royal Group of Hospitals HSS Trust 
    | 209 
    | 1 
    |   
   | Mater Infirmorum Hospital HSS Trust 
    | 24 
    | 2 
    |   
   | N & W Belfast HSS Trust 
    | 59 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Down Lisburn HSS Trust 
    | 161 
    | 1 
    |   
   | Causeway HSS Trust 
    | 84 
    | 41 
    |   
   | Homefirst Community HSS Trust 
    | 40 
    | 0 
    |   
   | United Hospitals Group HSS Trust 
    | 80 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Armagh and Dungannon HSS Trust2 
    | 41 
    | 41 
    |   
   | Craigavon Area Hospital Group HSS Trust2 
    | 60 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Newry & Mourne HSS Trust 
    | 6 
    | 6 
    |   
   | Craigavon & Banbridge Community HSS Trust 
    | 35 
    | 35 
    |   
   | Altnagelvin Group HSS Trust2 
    | 88 
    | 86 
    |   
   | Foyle Community HSS Trust 
    | 194 
    | 194 
    |   
   | Sperrin Lakeland HSS Trust 
    | 194 
    | 194 
    |  *January 2002 for Ulster Community and Hospital Trust, February 2002 for South 
    and East Belfast, United Hospitals Group, Armagh and Dungannon, Craigavon 
    and Banbridge Community, Altnagelvin and Foyle Community
 # Total currently employed includes temporary; Whole Time Equivalent is not 
    available for bank staff; some staff may be counted twice as they may hold 
    a permanent contract and a bank contract with a Trust.
 1 Includes all who do not have permanent as their employment status.
 2 Those on a career break or secondment are not counted as temporary.
 All figures exclude unqualified staff, Midwives and Health Visitors
 Tugtar an t-eolas iarrtha sna táblaí thíos. Tá 
    an t-eolas roinnte i ndá thábla. Clúdaíonn Tábla 
    1 an fhoireann altranais cháilithe nach bhfuil liostaithe ag gníomhaireacht 
    agus clúdaíonn Tábla 2 an fhoireann altranais cháilithe 
    atá liostaithe ag gníomhaireacht. Clúdaíonn an 
    fhoireann liostaithe an ganntanas foirne agus ualaí athraitheacha oibre 
    chun an soláthar seirbhísí a choinneáil.Tábla 1: Altraí cáilithe nach bhfuil liostaithe ag gníomhaireacht 
    de réir Iontaobhais - 31 Nollaig 2001*
 
    
   |  
    | Iomlán Fostaithe faoi Láthair# 
    | Sealadach1  
    |   
   |  
    | Líon 
    | CL2 
    | Líon 
    | CL2 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann Chathair Bhéal Feirste 
    | 1246 
    | 1043.43 
    | 20 
    | 17.54 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas Cúram Sláinte SSS na Páirce 
    Glaise 
    | 470 
    | 393.51 
    | 10 
    | 8.63 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Bhéal Feirste Theas & Thoir 
    | 467 
    | 380.4 
    | 21 
    | 0.21 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas Otharlanna Pobail & Uladh 
    | 1295 
    | 1038.69 
    | 53 
    | 24.35 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Grúpa Ríoga Otharlann 
    | 1690 
    | 1423.17 
    | 46 
    | 40.24 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann an Mater 
    | 265 
    | 235.54 
    | 18 
    | 17.11 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Bhéal Feirste Thuaidh & Thiar 
    | 413 
    | 364 
    | 16 
    | 12.53 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS an Dúin/Lios na gCearrbhach 
    | 672 
    | 579.71 
    | 50 
    | 44.85 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS an Chlocháin 
    | 503 
    | 415.11 
    | 96 
    | 68.15 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Phobal Homefirst 
    | 604 
    | 506.98 
    | 60 
    | 42.53 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Grúpa Otharlann Aontaithe 
    | 1033 
    | 851.71 
    | 16 
    | 11.76 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Ard Mhacha agus Dún Geanainn 3 
    | 411 
    | 366.12 
    | 27 
    | 23.97 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Ghrúpa Otharlann Cheantar Craigavon 
    3 
    | 789 
    | 637.31 
    | 4 
    | 3.51 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS an Iúir & Mhúrn 
    | 343 
    | 287.46 
    | 43 
    | 30.59 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Phobal Craigavon & Dhroichead na Banna 
    | 207 
    | 169.28 
    | 14 
    | 10.51 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Grúpa Otharlann Alt na nGealbhan 
    3 
    | 606 
    | 541.99 
    | 76 
    | 66.54 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Phobal an Fheabhail 
    | 481 
    | 435.02 
    | 58 
    | 46.45 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Thír Lochanna Speirín 
    | 767 
    | 696.44 
    | 74 
    | 63.29 
    |  *Mí Eanáir d'Iontaobhas Otharlanna Pobail & Uladh, Feabhra 
    2002 do Bhéal Feirste Theas agus Thoir, Grúpa Otharlann Aontaithe, 
    Ard Mhacha agus Dún Geanainn, Craigavon agus Pobal Dhroichead na Banna, 
    Alt na nGealbhan agus Pobal an Fheabhail
 # Iomlán fostaithe, iad fostaithe go sealadach san áireamh
 1 Clúdaíonn seo gach duine nach bhfuil 'buan' mar stádas 
    fostaíochta acu.
 2 Coibhéis Lánaimseartha
 3 Ní chuirtear san áireamh iad siúd ar sos gairmiúil 
    nó ar iasacht mar oibrí sealadach
 Ní chuireann gach figiúir foireann neamhcháilithe, Mná 
    Cabhrach agus Cuairteoirí Sláinte san áireamh
 Tábla 2: Altraí Cáilithe liostaithe ag gníomhaireacht 
    de réir Iontaobhais - 31 Nollaig 2001*    
    
   |  
    | Iomlán Fostaithe faoi láthair# 
    | Sealadach1 
    |   
   |  
    | Líon 
    | Líon 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann Chathair Bhéal Feirste 
    | 126 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas Cúram Sláinte SSS na Páirce 
    Glaise 
    | 54 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Bhéal Feirste Theas & Thoir 
    | 9 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas Otharlanna Pobail & Uladh 
    | 228 
    | 20 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Grúpa Ríoga Otharlann 
    | 209 
    | 1 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann an Mater 
    | 24 
    | 2 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Bhéal Feirste Thuaidh & Thiar 
    | 59 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS an Dúin/Lios na gCearrbhach 
    | 161 
    | 1 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS an Chlocháin 
    | 84 
    | 41 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Phobal Homefirst 
    | 40 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Grúpa Otharlanna Aontaithe 
    | 80 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Ard Mhacha agus Dún Geanainn 3 
    | 41 
    | 41 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Ghrúpa Otharlann Cheantar Craigavon 
    3 
    | 60 
    | 0 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS an Iúir & Mhúrn 
    | 6 
    | 6 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Phobal Craigavon & Dhroichead na Banna 
    | 35 
    | 35 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Grúpa Otharlanna Alt na nGealbhan 
    3 
    | 88 
    | 86 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Phobal an Fheabhail 
    | 194 
    | 194 
    |   
   | Iontaobhas SSS Thír Lochanna Speirín 
    | 194 
    | 194 
    |  * Mí Eanáir d'Iontaobhas Otharlanna Pobail & Uladh, Feabhra 
    2002 do Bhéal Feirste Theas agus Thoir, Grúpa Otharlann Aontaithe, 
    Ard Mhacha gus Dún Geanainn, Craigavon agus Pobal Dhroichead na Banna, 
    Alt na nGealbhan agus Pobal an Fheabhail# Iomlán fostaithe, iad fostaithe go sealadach san áireamh, 
    níl Coibhéis Lánaimseartha ar fáil d'fhoireann 
    liostaithe ag gníomhaireacht, is féidir go bhfuil cuntas déanta 
    faoi dhó ar roinnt foirne mar is féidir conradh buan agus conradh 
    liostaithe bheith acu le hIontaobhas.
 1 Clúdaíonn seo gach duine nach bhfuil 'buan' mar stádas 
    fostaíochta acu.
 2 Coibhéis Lánaimseartha
 3 Ní chuirtear san áireamh iad siúd ar sós gairmúil 
    nó ar iasacht mar oibrí sealadach.
 Ní chuirtear gach figiúir foireann neamhcháilithe, Mná 
    Cabhrach agus Cuairteoirí Sláinte san áireamh
 Counselling Services Mr Mark Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what steps are being taken to improve counselling services.
 (AQW 2226/01)
 Ms de Brún: The Department commissioned a Review of Counselling 
    in response to a recommendation in the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI) 
    report Living with the Trauma of the Troubles (1998). The report will shortly 
    be issued for public consultation. Choimisiúnaigh an Roinn Athbhreithniú ar Chomhairle mar fhreagairt 
    ar mholadh i dtuairisc Fhoireann Chigireachta na Seirbhísí Sóisialta 
    (FCSS) Living with the Trauma of the Troubles (1998). Eiseofar an tuairisc 
    ar ball le haghaidh comhairlithe phoiblí. Residential and Nursing Homes Mr Sammy Wilson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public 
    Safety to detail the number of (a) residential homes; and (b) nursing homes 
    which were (i) opened; and (ii) closed in each of the last 5 years.
 (AQW 2232/01)
 Ms de Brún: This information is detailed in Tables 1 and 2 
    below.Table 1. Residential homes opened and closed, 1996/97 - 2000/01
 
 
    
   | Table 1. Residential homes opened and closed, 1996/97 
    - 2000/01  
    |   
   |  |  |  |   
   |  
    | Opened  
    | Closed  
    |   
   | 1996/97  
    | 22  
    | 13  
    |   
   | 1997/98  
    | 22  
    | 13  
    |   
   | 1998/99  
    | 14  
    | 19  
    |   
   | 1999/00  
    | 34  
    | 20  
    |   
   | 2000/01  
    | 17  
    | 13  
    |   
   | Table 2. Nursing homes opened and closed,  
    |   
   | 1996/97 - 2000/01  
    |  |   
   |  |  |  |   
   |  
    | Opened  
    | Closed  
    |   
   | 1996/97  
    | 3  
    | 2  
    |   
   | 1997/98  
    | 4  
    | 8  
    |   
   | 1998/99  
    | 1  
    | 2  
    |   
   | 1999/00  
    | 2  
    | 8  
    |   
   | 2000/01  
    | 10  
    | 10  
    |  Tá an t-eolas seo léirithe i dTáblaí 1 agus 2 
    thíos.
 Tábla 1. Tithe Cónaithe oscailte agus druidte, 1996/97 - 2000/01
 
 
 
    
   | Tábla 1. Tithe Cónaithe oscailte agus druidte, 
    1996/97 - 2000/01 
    |   
   |  |  |  |   
   |  
    | Oscailte 
    | Druidte 
    |   
   | 1996/97 
    | 22 
    | 13 
    |   
   | 1997/98 
    | 22 
    | 13 
    |   
   | 1998/99 
    | 14 
    | 19 
    |   
   | 1999/00 
    | 34 
    | 20 
    |   
   | 2000/01 
    | 17 
    | 13 
    |   
   | Tábla 2. Tithe Altranais oscailte agus druidte, 
    |   
   | 1996/97 - 2000/01 
    |  |   
   |  |  |  |   
   |  
    | Oscailte 
    | Druidte 
    |   
   | 1996/97 
    | 3 
    | 2 
    |   
   | 1997/98 
    | 4 
    | 8 
    |   
   | 1998/99 
    | 1 
    | 2 
    |   
   | 1999/00 
    | 2 
    | 8 
    |   
   | 2000/01 
    | 10 
    | 10 
    |   Orthopaedic Surgeons Mr Peter Weir asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public 
    Safety to detail (a) the number of orthopaedic surgeons based in each Health 
    Board area; and (b) the average waiting time for patients waiting to be treated 
    by an orthopaedic surgeon in each Health Board area.
 (AQW 2266/01)
 Ms de Brún: (a) At December 2001, there were 28.05 whole-time 
    equivalent consultant orthopaedic surgeons employed at the EHSSB and 4.91 
    whole-time equivalents at the WHSSB (b) I refer the Member to the answer given to AQW 2074/01. (a) Ag an Nollaig 2001, bhí 28.05 máinlia ortaipéideach 
    comhairleach coibhéiseach lánaimseartha fostaithe ag an BSSSO 
    agus 4.91 coibhéiseach lánaimseartha ag an BSSSI
 (b) Treoraím an Ball don fhreagra tugtha ar AQW 2074/01. Recruitment of Nurses Mr Oliver Gibson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and 
    Public Safety what steps she is taking to increase the number of nurses recruited 
    into the Health Service.
 (AQW 2289/01)
 Ms de Brún: I refer the Member to my answer to AQW 514/01, 
    AQW 1247/01 and AQW 1351/01. Treoraím an Ball do mo fhreagra a thug mé ar AQW 514/01, AQW 
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