Seán Crowe
Ceist:156 Mr. Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if funding is available for dialysis treatment for persons returning from England (details supplied). [27487/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004
156 Mr. Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if funding is available for dialysis treatment for persons returning from England (details supplied). [27487/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Eastern Regional Health Authority, ERHA, is charged with responsibility for commissioning health and personal social services on behalf of the population of the region, and also on behalf of those outside the region who are referred for specialist treatment. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.
157 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare will not qualify for a companion pass; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27488/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of health services for people living in County Clare is a matter for the Mid-Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.