Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
201 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of a new community hospital in Tralee, County Kerry; if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 771 of 29 September 2004, a decision has been made by An Bord Pleanála on the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1061/05]
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 a new community hospital in Tralee rests with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's southern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
