Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 April 2005
137 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be transferred from a surgical ward at University College Hospital, Galway, to the National Rehabilitation Centre, Dún Laoghaire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13571/05]
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 at University College Hospital, Galway. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
