Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
194 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average length of the waiting lists for tonsillectomy operations in the Midland Health Board area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1010/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services.
Responsibility for the provision of hospital services rests with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's midland area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
