Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
149 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will facilitate an immediate assessment of needs in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare with a view to determining the best way in which to offer assistance. [2207/05]
View answer225 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason extra home support has not been restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1190/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 225 together.
The 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 to persons with intellectual disability and those with autism in the Celbridge area lies, in the first instance, with the Health Service Executive. My Department has asked the chief officer of the Health Service Executive, eastern region, to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.
