Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2004
243 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 266 of 19 October 2004, if she previously made inquiries into the same unit regarding the case (details supplied); and if so, if she will detail her refusal to do so in the case referred to her by Deputy Gregory. [27154/04]
View answerAs I indicated in response to previous questions from the Deputy, the clinic in question is privately operated and my Department has asked the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to inquire into the case raised by the Deputy. I understand the authority will shortly be in touch with the Deputy regarding the matter.
244 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding persons seeking respite care in areas in which no facilities exist for such care; the position regarding the applications by such persons for private nursing home placement; if her Department will provide the funding necessary to qualified persons in order that applicants may avail of such private nursing home placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27175/04]
View answerThe information which the Deputy requires is not routinely collated by my Department. My Department has therefore requested a report from the Eastern Regional Health Authority on the subject and will respond direct to the Deputy as soon as this information is received.
