Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2005
134 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the frequency with which patients (details supplied) or their representatives receive statements of their accounts which are in the control of the HSE; when the last statement was issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16892/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the establishment of the Health Service Executive 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 administration of patients' property accounts. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the Health Service Executive's south-eastern area to investigate the matters raised and reply direct to the Deputy.
