Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2006
178 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason there was no dentist available on a Saturday night at University College Hospital, Galway to attend a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the type of contract there is between the hospital and private dentists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34746/06]
View answerThe Deputy's question regarding the way that children are assessed and deemed eligible for orthodontic treatment 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 arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
179 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress made by her Department in assessing the submissions made to it by the Health Service Executive regarding the additional funding required to operate a CT Scanner unit at Ennis General Hospital; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this lack of funding is impeding the project’s progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34747/06]
View answerThe Health Service Executive has responsibility for the planning and management of capital projects in the health sector, including the provision of a CT scanner at Ennis General Hospital. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
