Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008
259 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of the proposed primary healthcare facility due to be developed in Balbriggan, County Dublin; the capacity, the proposed staffing levels and the location of same in Balbriggan; the date it is due to open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35482/08]
View answerUnder the Health Act 2004, the management and delivery of health and personal social services is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. This includes operational responsibility for the establishment of Primary Care Centres. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have these matters investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
260 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children when the prospectus review of critical care services will be completed and published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35496/08]
View answerThe Review in question has been commissioned by the Health Service Executive in order to inform plans for the organisation and delivery of adult critical care services within the hospital system. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the particular issue raised by the Deputy investigated and to have a reply issued directly to him.
