Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2005
248 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the HSEW response to allegations of abuse between 1993 and 1995 at a school (details supplied); and the action which has been taken on this matter. [10575/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Eastern Health Board was dissolved on the establishment of the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the area health boards and these bodies were in turn dissolved on the establishment of the Health Service Executive. The 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 child welfare issues. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
