Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
233 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the nine bed medical assessment unit in the accident and emergency department of the county hospital, Roscommon, will be fully staffed in view of the fact that the funding has been allocated for this purpose; the reason for the delay in opening the unit; the action she is taking to ensure that this unit is operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3852/05]
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 county hospital, Roscommon. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the issues raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
234 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she is taking to ensure the appointment of a third consultant physician at the county hospital, Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3853/05]
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 county hospital, Roscommon. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the issues raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
