Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2005
74 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when funding for two neurology consultants and their support teams will be issued to Waterford Regional Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4260/05]
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 services 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 to reply directly to the Deputy.
