Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 January 2005

Thursday, 27 January 2005

Questions (93)

John Deasy

Question:

91 Mr. Deasy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no provision in the South Eastern Health Board area for cases dealing with anxiety and depression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2321/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

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 mental health services in the south-eastern area rests with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the health service executive, south-eastern area, to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.