Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (683, 684)

Michael Ring

Question:

862 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person, details supplied, in County Mayo will be approved for home help. [22036/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely)

As the Deputy is aware, the provision of health services in the Mayo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.

Michael Ring

Question:

863 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person, details supplied, in County Mayo will be approved for home help assistance; when their application for home help was received by the health board; if they are placed on an assessment waiting list; and when they will be assessed. [22037/04]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely)

As the Deputy is aware, the provision of health services in the Mayo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.