Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2005
83 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a replacement nurse will be appointed to the community mothers scheme in Newbridge, County Kildare to bring up the staffing to its original full complement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7309/05]
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 appointment of nursing staff to the community mothers scheme in Newbridge, County Kildare. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
