Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
128 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) will be called for a spinal fusion operation in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17865/05]
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. As the person in question resides in County Roscommon, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
129 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who is on a waiting list will be seen in either the University College Hospital, Galway or Merlin Park Hospital, Galway. [17891/05]
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. As the person in question resides in County Mayo, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
