Accident and Emergency Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 May 2005

Wednesday, 11 May 2005

Questions (86)

John Perry

Question:

115 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding her ten-point plan for the accident and emergency crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15442/05]

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. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly.

Question No. 116 answered with QuestionNo. 91.

Question No. 117 answered with QuestionNo. 99.