Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
213 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be called for an appointment with a consultant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3722/05]
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 health services to persons residing in Dublin. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
219 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in regard to an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for a cataract operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3729/05]
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. Responsibility for the provision of health services in County Kildare rests with the executive. 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.
