Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005
244 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department has allocated funding for two neurology consultants and a full complement of support staff for Waterford Regional Hospital as endorsed by the Comhairle na nOspidéal report; and when will the neurologists take up their posts. [4979/05]
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.
