Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2005
75 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application for assistance under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved; if an occupational therapist’s report has been completed in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8858/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of health services and the housing aid scheme on behalf of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in County Kilkenny. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
