Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2005
177 Mr. Connaughton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on a nursing home subvention appeal in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17370/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established 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 provision of the nursing home subvention scheme in County Galway. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply direct to the Deputy.
