Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
212 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the appropriate home supports for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be put in place; if the SEHB will examine the case again to determine if the person can be referred to a specialised unit for treatment. [3721/05]
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 mental health services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
