Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2008
259 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not entitled to free transport to University College Hospital, Galway in view of the fact that they have had cancer for a considerable length of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42655/08]
View answerThe specific question raised by the Deputy relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the HSE under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this regard.
260 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been a change in the timing of the proposed diabetic retinopathy screening programme; the reason for same; when it will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42667/08]
View answerThe Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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.
