Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2005
209 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of appropriate long-term secure accommodation for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3123/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
210 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will have an Alzheimer’s sufferer (details supplied) transferred from Crooksling to Cheeverstown. [3146/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of Alzheimer's care in the Dublin area. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
