Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2005

Tuesday, 1 March 2005

Questions (98)

Mary Upton

Question:

155 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will urgently investigate the needs of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if her Department will fund the specialised treatment this person needs. [6644/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

The 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 mental health services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the Health Service Executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.