Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 March 2005
150 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when an applicant (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with an outpatient appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8132/05]
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 for residents of County Clare. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's mid-western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
