Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
203 Mr. Gregory asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; if this person can be considered for the public beds reserved for persons recovering from drug addiction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3542/05]
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 provision of addiction treatment services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
