Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
305 Mr. Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for eye tests in the region covering County Kildare by the South Western Area Health Board, now Health Service Executive; and the waiting time for the provision of glasses following the eye test. [1889/05]
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 provision of ophthalmic services rests with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south-western area to investigate the matter raised and reply to the Deputy directly.
306 Mr. Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of hours allocated for home help services in County Kildare in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. [1890/05]
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 health services in County Kildare rests with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
