Community Welfare Officers.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2005

Tuesday, 1 March 2005

Ceisteanna (76)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

133 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and make these concerns a priority issue. [6552/05]

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. This includes responsibility for the provision of accommodation for community welfare officers. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.