Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 May 2005
188 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite beds available in County Kerry at the present time; the number required; her plans to expand this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15708/05]
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 respite beds in County Kerry. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's southern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply direct to the Deputy.
189 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite care places available in the country in 2005; the number required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15709/05]
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, deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of respite beds. Accordingly, my Department has requested the HSE's national director of primary, continuing and community care to investigate the matters raised and to reply direct to the Deputy.
