Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005
113 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of her commitment to provide a fully funded and resourced senior citizens day care unit at the health centre in Cootehill, County Cavan; when same will be fully functional; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16109/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the establishment of the Health Service Executive on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the development of day care centres in County Cavan. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's north-eastern area to investigate the matter raised and reply direct to the Deputy.
