Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2005

Tuesday, 22 March 2005

Questions (91)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

86 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make funding available towards the cost of installing and maintaining a CAT scanner in Bantry hospital. [8979/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

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 services at Bantry General Hospital. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's southern area to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter.