Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2005

Wednesday, 2 November 2005

Questions (193)

Dinny McGinley

Question:

281 Mr. McGinley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the medical condition known as lymph oedema; the estimated number of patients here who are suffering from that condition; if there are trained personnel to treat patients with the condition; the benefits that are available to these patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32051/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.