Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 March 2005
174 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children on waiting lists for psychological services in the Health Service Executive’s north-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8252/05]
View answer175 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children on waiting lists for psychiatric services in the Health Service Executive’s north-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8265/05]
View answer176 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of adolescents on waiting lists for psychiatric services in the Health Service Executive’s north-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8266/05]
View answer177 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of adolescents on waiting lists for psychological services in the Health Service Executive’s north-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8267/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 174 to 177, inclusive, together.
The information requested by the Deputy is not routinely collected by my Department. 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 north-eastern regional area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
