Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
288 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide funding for a nurse for County Kerry to deal specifically with Parkinson’s disease sufferers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1630/05]
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 services for residents of County Kerry rests with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's southern area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
