Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005
182 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be included on a panel retained by the western branch of the Health Services Executive and if this cannot be done immediately, when a vacancy might arise; when it may be possible to include this person on this list; if they will ever be included on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4518/05]
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 recruitment. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the western area of the executive to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
