Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
400 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the impending closure of a varicose veins unit (details supplied) in Dublin 3; the reason for the closure of this facility; and the steps she is taking to help patients find alternative care. [20654/07]
View answerOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
401 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to ensure that the Health Service Executive pays for the treatment of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20663/07]
View answerOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
