Child Care Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Questions (90)

Gay Mitchell

Question:

137 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the HSE will investigate the case of a person (details supplied); and if every assistance will be provided to protect this person. [14890/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. B. Lenihan)

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 child welfare issues. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the Health Service Executive, eastern regional area, to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.