Eamon Ryan
Question:401 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he or his Department has long-term plans for a clinic (details supplied) in view of the fact that it has recently been refurbished. [17490/04]
View answerTuesday, 15 June 2004
Questions (348, 349, 350)
Written answers
The identification, prioritisation and provision of health centres to meet the health and personal social service needs of local communities are matters for the health boards or the Eastern Regional Health Authority, or ERHA. In the case of St. Brigid's Church Road clinic, Stillorgan, that responsibility rests with the ERHA.
My Department has asked the regional chief executive of the ERHA to examine the situation and reply directly to the Deputy.
Bernard Allen
Question:402 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children when long-term residential care will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that the geriatrician has recommended long-term care. [17494/04]
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As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Cork area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Southern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.
Pat Carey
Question:403 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason dental treatment has been denied to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17500/04]
View answerResponsibility for the provision of dental treatment to eligible persons in Dublin 11 rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the regional chief executive to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.