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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

Questions (208, 209)

Gay Mitchell

Question:

213 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be called for an appointment with a consultant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3722/05]

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Written answers

The 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 health services to persons residing in Dublin. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Questions Nos. 214 to 216, inclusive, answered with Question No. 193.
Question No. 217 answered with QuestionNo. 202.
Question No. 218 answered with QuestionNo. 205.

Jack Wall

Question:

219 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in regard to an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for a cataract operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3729/05]

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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 health services in County Kildare rests with the executive. 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.

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