Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
229 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has allocated funding for the two neurology consultants and a full complement of support staff for Waterford Regional Hospital as the Comhairle na nOspidéal report endorsed; when the neurologists will be taking up their posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3823/05]
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 services provided at Waterford Regional Hospital. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south-eastern area to investigate the matter raised and reply to the Deputy directly.
