Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005
106 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in April 2003, patients were sent to Clane Hospital who could have been accommodated at another hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14602/05]
View answer107 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if complaints have been received at a hospital (details supplied) regarding the overwhelming number of private patients being treated to the detriment of public patients. [14603/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together.
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. Services at the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, are provided under an arrangement with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to examine the issues raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.
108 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if practices at a hospital (details supplied) regarding the national treatment purchase fund for children are run in a proper and professional manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14604/05]
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 the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to reply directly to the Deputy on the matter.
