Legal Proceedings.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004

Thursday, 9 December 2004

Questions (137)

John McGuinness

Question:

133 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a settlement reached between a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and the SEHB has not been honoured in full by the SEHB; if her Department will investigate the matter and resolve all outstanding issues; the cost of legal fees to date relative to the case; if it represents good value for money for the taxpayer to allow the case be brought before the courts again having already agreed a settlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32958/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Responsibility for the matters raised by the Deputy rests in the first instance with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer to investigate these matters and reply to the Deputy directly.