Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 February 2005
100 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will take action with Mayo General Hospital on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3333/05]
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. This includes responsibility for the determination of eligibility for health services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
101 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will expedite an application for a transport grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3334/05]
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. This includes responsibility for the assessment of and entitlement to the motorised transport grant. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's north western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
