Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005
112 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when funding will be provided to sanction staff for the remaining 20 beds at Birr community nursing unit; the number of extra staff which will be sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5713/05]
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. My Department is awaiting the 2005 service plan from the Heath Service Executive. In the interim, my Department has asked the chief officer of the Health Service Executive's midland regional area to investigate the position regarding this project and to reply directly to the Deputy.
