Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005
242 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a cataracts operation for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4968/05]
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. As the person referred to by the Deputy resides in County Carlow, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south-eastern area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
243 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an early date for an assessment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4978/05]
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. As the person referred to by the Deputy resides in County Kilkenny, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south-eastern area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
