Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2005
211 Mr. Cregan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children about the necessity to have parking bays available at hospitals for disabled drivers; if such spaces should be available; if they should be free; the process available to a disabled driver who spent €500 over a seven month period while visiting their dying spouse; and the way in which such a person can process a refund. [3160/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Services at Beaumont Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to examine the issues raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.
