Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 February 2005

Wednesday, 16 February 2005

Ceisteanna (96, 97, 98)

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

138 Mr. Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Co. Kerry will be allowed to see a rheumatologist. [5188/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The 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. As the person referred to by the Deputy resides in County Kerry, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's southern area to investigate the matters raised and reply to the Deputy.

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

139 Mr. Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a hip replacement. [5189/05]

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The 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. As the person referred to by the Deputy resides in County Kerry, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's southern area to investigate the matters raised and reply to the Deputy.

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

140 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the level of care will be increased for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will give the maximum support and advice. [5190/05]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. S. Power)

The 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 in Dublin 9. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matters raised and reply to the Deputy.