Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2005
89 Mr. McHugh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when funding will be made available in order to employ the required number of staff to enable the two palliative support beds provided at Arus Mhuire in Tuam, County Galway to be open; the reason for the six month delay in providing funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7366/05]
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 palliative care. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply direct to the Deputy.
