Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007
224 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive an appointment for further investigation of their health problem in view of the fact that their last appointment was 21 May 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33299/07]
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.
225 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children if a consultant led cystic fibrosis service is available in the mid-west region in order to continue the care at present being provided for children up to the age of 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33301/07]
View answerOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive 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.
