Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 March 2005
89 Mr. Aylward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when it is proposed to open the palliative care unit at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and the reason for the delay in having this vital service made available. [8416/05]
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 health services in Kilkenny. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
