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Written Answers to Questions (Continued)
Seo a leanas an t-eolas a iarradh: Otharlann Daisy Hill – Iontaobhas SSS an Iúir & Mhúrn Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 3 post folamh 8.1% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann Alt na nGealbhan - Iontaobhas SSS Otharlanna Alt na nGealbhan Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 6 post folamh 6.7% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann Lár-Uladh – Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann Aontaithe Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 2 post folamh 18.2% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann na Mainistreach Fionne - Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann Aontaithe Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 2 post folamh 15.8% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann Aontroma - Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann Aontaithe Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 4 post folamh 6.7% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann an Chlocháin – Iontaobhas SSS an Chlocháin Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 1 post folamh 3.3% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann an Mater – Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann an Mater Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 4 post folamh 11.7% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann Cheantar Craigavon - Iontaobhas Otharlainne Cheantar Craigavon Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 7 post folamh 8.5% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann Chathair Bhéal Feirste - Iontaobhas SSS Otharlann Chathair Bhéal Feirste Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 6 post folamh 4.9% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann Uladh – Iontaobhas SSS Otharlanna Pobail Uladh Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 4 post folamh 5.3% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlann Chontae Thír Eoghain agus Otharlann na hÉirne - Iontaobhas SSS Speirín Tír na Lochanna Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá san 8 post folamh 16.7% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Otharlainn an Dúin agus Ghleann an Lagáin – Iontaobhas SSS an Dúin/ Lios na gCearrbhach Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sa 6 post folamh 16.2% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. Iontaobhas SSS an Ghrúpa Ríoga Otharlann Taispeánann an tábla thíos poist fholamha comhairleach de réir tréimhse ama.
Is é atá sna 16 post folamh 8.1% de líon na gcomhairleach CLA1. 1 Coibhéis Lánaimseartha Fire Service: False Alarm Calls Mr M Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to state how many false alarms each fire service received in each of the last 3 years, and to express this number as a percentage of overall calls. (AQW 373/02) Ms de Brún: Set out below are the number of false alarms each of the Fire Brigade’s Area Commands has received in the three years up to 2001, and the total as a percentage of the overall calls for each year. Is é atá leagtha amach thíos ná líon na scairteanna bréagacha a fuair gach Ceannas Ceantair na Briogáide Dóiteáin ar feadh trí bliana go dtí 2001, agus an t-iomlán mar chéatadán de na scairteanna san iomlán do gach bliain.
GP Appointments Mr M Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail, in each of the last 3 years, (a) the percentage of GP appointments missed; and (b) the cost of such non-attendance, broken down by NHS Board area. (AQW 374/02) Ms de Brún: Information is not available in the form requested. Níl an t-eolas ar fáil ar an dóigh iarrtha. Rheumatoid Arthritis Mr M Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many people are currently affected by rheumatoid arthritis, broken down by Health Board area. (AQW 382/02) Ms de Brún: The information requested is not available. Níl fáil ar an eolas a iarradh. Asbestos Mrs I Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (a) the number of buildings leased by her Department that have asbestos as a component of their construction; (b) the number of staff employed in these buildings; and (c) any plans she has for the removal of asbestos. (AQW 400/02) Ms de Brún: There are eight buildings leased by my Department. All eight contain asbestos as a component of their construction. These buildings are occupied by 114 staff. My Department is following Health and Safety Executive advice concerning the management of asbestos in that, where possible, the asbestos is left undisturbed and its presence managed until such time as it can be safely removed during refurbishment or demolition. Tá ocht bhfoirgneamh léasaithe ag an Roinn s’agam. Tá aispeist san ochtar acu mar chomhpháirt dá dtógáil. Tá 114 ball foirne sna forgnimh seo. Tá an Roinn s’agam ag leanúint comhairle an Choiste Feidhmiúcháin Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta maidir le bainistíocht na haispeiste, is é sin, áit ar bith is féidir, fágtar an aispeist neamhchorraithe agus déantar a láithreacht a bhainistiú go dtí gur féidir í a bhaint amach go sábhailte le linn athchóirithe nó treascartha. Mencap Report Mr McGrady asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline her response to the recommendations contained in Mencap’s report entitled ‘ The modernisation of day services for people with a learning disability.’ (AQW 405/02) Ms de Brún: The Mencap Report was produced in response to the English White Paper "Valuing People". My Department was neither consulted nor involved in the Report’s production. However, my Department has considered the report and its findings will be used to inform future policy and service development for people with a learning disability. Táirgeadh an Tuairisc Mencap mar fhreagairt ar Pháipéar Bhán Shasana "Valuing People". Ní dheachthas i gcomhairle leis an Roinn s’agam agus ní raibh baint ag an Roinn s’agam ach oiread le táirgeadh na Tuairisce. Rinne an Roinn s’agam machnamh ar an tuairisc, áfach, agus bainfear úsáid as a torthaí le forbairt polasaí agus seirbhíse amach anseo a chur ar an eolas i dtaca le daoine le míchumas foghlama de. Rheumatoid Arthritis Mr M Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline any plans she may have to increase public awareness of rheumatoid arthritis, with the aim that symptoms may be recognised at an early stage. (AQW 412/02) Ms de Brún: I recognise the importance of early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and that it can be hard to make a definitive diagnosis at first as it often develops gradually. I think that this is a matter best dealt with by ensuring that health professionals, particularly general practitioners, have a high level of awareness of the symptoms and signs of the illness in its early stages so that they can undertake appropriate investigation. My Department will write to the Post Graduate Council for Medical and Dental Education to ensure that diagnosis and management of the disease is properly covered in General Practitioner training and refresher programmes. Aithním an tábhacht a shiúlann le diagnóis luath airtrítis réamatóidigh agus go dtig leis a bheith deacair diagnóis chinnte a dhéanamh ar dtús mar is minic a fhorbraíonn sé de réir a chéile. Creidim gur fearr déileáil leis an cheist seo trí chinntiú go bhfuil leibhéal ard feasachta i measc gairmithe sláinte, gnáthdhoctúirí go háirithe, maidir le hairíonna agus le comharthaí an tinnis ina chéimeanna luatha le go dtig leo imscrúdú cuí a dhéanamh. Scríobhfaidh an Roinn s’agam chuig an Chomhairle Iarchéime d’Oideachas Míochaine agus Fiaclóireachta le cinntiú go gclúdaítear mar is ceart diagnóis agus bainistíocht an ghalair in oiliúint Ghnáthdhoctúir agus i gcláir athnuachana. Rheumatoid Arthritis Mr M Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline what action she is taking to ensure effective treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. (AQW 414/02) Ms de Brún: I remain committed to securing effective treatment for all patients, including those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. I have recently allocated a further £3m to Health and Social Services Boards and Trusts for costly hospital drugs, including those specifically licensed for the treatment of this condition. I also refer the Member to my answers to AQW 65/02 and to AQW 412/02. Tá mé go fóill geallta le cóireáil éifeachtach do gach othar a dhaingniú, mar aon leo siúd a bhfuil airtiríteas réamhatóideach orthu. Dháil mé £3m breise ar Bhoird agus ar Iontaobhais Sláinte agus Seirbhísí Sóisialta do dhrugaí otharlainne costasacha le gairid, mar aon leis na drúgaí úd atá ceadúnaithe go sainiúil le haghaidh cóireála ar an riocht seo. Atreoraím an Comhalta chuig mo fhreagraí ar AQW 65/02 agus ar AQW 412/02. Firefighters: Injuries Mr O’Connor asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many fire-fighters were injured while dealing with fires related to 12th July bonfires in 2002. (AQW 417/02) Ms de Brún: No fire-fighters were injured whilst attending calls related to 12th July bonfires. Ní gortaíodh comhraiceoirí dóiteáin ar bith agus iad ag freastal ar scairteanna a bhain le tinte cnámh ar an 12 ú Iúil. Abortifacient/Miscarriage-Inducing Drugs Mr O’Connor asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to confirm (a) that abortificient/ miscarriage-inducing drugs are not available in Northern Ireland; and (b) that she has no plans to make them available. (AQW 421/02) Ms de Brún: Since the Abortion Act 1967 does not extend here, the deliberate termination of a pregnancy is not permitted here except where continuation of the pregnancy would put the life or health of the mother at serious risk. The abortifacient drug mifepristone (sometimes referred to as RU486) is available, but its use is permitted here only for treatment when the fetus has died in the uterus. It is not used in the community and should only be prescribed by obstetricians for this licensed indication. Cionn is nach mbaineann an tAcht Ginmhillte 1967 leis an áit seo, ní cheadaítear ginmhilleadh réamhbheartaithe anseo ach amháin nuair a d’fhéadfadh go gcuirfeadh leanúint an toirchis saol nó sláinte na máthar i mbaol tromchúiseach. Tá an druga ginmhillteach mifipriostón (RU486 a thugtar air in amanna) ar fáil, ach ní cheadaítear anseo é ach don chóireáil nuair a fhaigheann an féatas bás sa bhroinn. Ní bhaintear úsáid as sa phobal agus níor chóir dó a bheith ordaithe ach ag lianna ban don chomhartha ceadúnaithe seo. Personality Disorders Mrs I Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline the number of individuals who have been diagnosed with personality disorders in each of the last 10 years. (AQW 432/02) Ms de Brún: Information is not available in the form requested. Níl an t-eolas ar fáil ar an dóigh iarrtha. Nurses: Recruitment Mr M Robinson asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline, by health board area, (a) the number of nurses recruited in each of the last 3 years and (b) the planned recruitment numbers for each of the next three years. (AQW 436/02) Ms de Brún: Staff recruitment is the responsibility of individual Health and Social Services Trusts, taking into account the service needs and available resources, and detailed recruitment information is not available centrally. Is freagracht de chuid na nIontaobhas Sláinte agus Seirbhísí Sóisialta earcaíocht foirne, ag cur riachtanais seirbhíse agus acmhainní atá ar fáil san áireamh, agus níl sonraí ar líon na ndaoine atá fostaithe nó atá beartaithe le bheith fostaithe ar fáil go lárnach. Sure Start Dr Birnie asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether a decision has been made on the future of the Surestart programme. (AQW 443/02) Ms de Brún: Longer-term funding decisions are being taken by the Executive as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review process which will be completed in December of this year. Future plans for individual schemes, such as the Sure Start programme, will then be settled in the light of the overall budget allocated to my Department. Tá an Coiste Feidhimiúcháin ag déanamh cinní maoinithe níos fadtéarmaí mar chuid den phróiseas Athbhreithnithe Chuimsithigh ar Chaiteachas a bheidh curtha i gcrích i Nollaig na bliana seo. Socrófar ansin pleananna amach anseo do scéimeanna aonair, mar shampla an clár Sure Start, agus an buiséad iomlán dáilte ar an Roinn s’agam. Health Deprivation: Shaftesbury Ward Dr Birnie asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline her assessment of the relative level of health deprivation suffered by the Shaftesbury Electoral Ward, and specifically, the level of early years childcare provision. (AQW 444/02) Ms de Brún: The ‘Health Deprivation and Disability Domain’ of the Noble suite of deprivation indicators, published by the Statistics and Research Agency in July 2001, shows that Shaftesbury ward has the 6th highest level of health deprivation out of the 566 electoral wards here. This high relative level of need is confirmed by my Department’s own research into health and social care needs for the purposes of resource allocation. This work shows that ranked on an overall index of need, Shaftesbury ward is ranked as the 13th most disadvantaged ward. The high level of need in Shaftesbury ward, and other similarly needy wards within the Eastern Board, is fully taken into account in my Department’s main resource allocation formula. Childcare provision in the Shaftesbury ward area for 0 – 3 year olds is provided through Inner City South Sure Start project in Sandy Row Community Forum, Donegal Pass Community Forum and Markets Community Forum. There are 2 Parent and Toddler groups provided in Friendship House and Markets. Nursery school provision is available in Blythe Field, Arellian and St Malachys and after school provision at Sandy Row Community Forum. Léiríonn ‘An Réimse Díothacht Sláinte agus Míchumais’ den tsraith tascáirí díothacha de chuid Noble, a d’fhoilsigh an Ghníomhaireacht Staitisticí agus Taighde in Iúil 2001, go bhfuil an 6ú leibhéal is airde de dhíothacht sláinte ag toghbharda Shaftesbury as 566 toghbharda anseo. Dearbhaíonn taighde na Roinne s’agam féin ar riachtanais sláinte agus cúraim shóisialta le haghaidh dáileadh acmhainne an leibhéal coibhéiseach ard riachtanais seo. Léiríonn an obair seo ar innéacs iomlán grádaithe riachtanas go bhfuil toghbarda Shaftesbury ar an 13ú barda is mó faoi mhíbhuntáiste. Tá an leibhéal ard riachtanas i dtoghbharda Shaftesbury, agus i dtoghbhardaí eile cosúil leis ar an ghannchuid laistigh de Bhord an Oirthir, curtha san áireamh i bpríomhfhoirmle dáilte acmhainne na Roinne s’agam. Soláthraítear soláthar cúram páiste i dtoghcheantar Shaftesbury do pháistí 0-3 bliain d’aois trí thionscadal Sure Start Lár na Cathrach Theas i bhFóram Pobail Sandy Row, i bhFóram Pobail Donegal Pass agus i bhFóram Pobail na Margaí. Soláthraítear 2 grúpa Tuismitheoirí agus Tachráin i dTeach Cairdis agus sna Margaí. Tá soláthar naíscoile ar fáil in Blythe Field, in Arellian agus i scoil Naomh Maoileachlainn agus tá soláthar iarscoile i bhFóram Pobail Sandy Row. |