Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005
143 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a bed will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny at the medical care unit, Thomastown Hospital, Kilkenny; and if a decision in the case will be expedited. [5982/05]
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 beds in hospitals. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south-eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
144 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application to the Health Service Executive to provide intermediate care beds for older persons in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be processed as part of the current initiative; her Departments policy on this scheme or initiative and the criteria by which applicants will be considered; if applicants such as this person are to be excluded, the reason thereof in view of the deficit in the south east for such a facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5983/05]
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.
The initiative to provide intermediate care for 500 older people annually waiting discharge from the acute hospital sector is being administered by the Health Service Executive. It has invited tenders for the 500 intermediate care places. The closing date for the receipt of tenders was 16 February 2005. A copy of the Deputy's question has therefore been forwarded to the interim chief executive officer for direct reply.
145 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of patients attending the haemochromatosis clinic at the County Hospital, County Roscommon; the corresponding figure for January 2004; the additional resources provided in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5986/05]
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 services at Roscommon County Hospital. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
