Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2005
224 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be assessed for a wheelchair; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10317/05]
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 aids and appliances. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's mid-western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
225 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 1 February 2005, when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a full assessment of their needs in order for equipment to be issued from the Health Service Executive mid-western region, and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10318/05]
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 in County Clare. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's mid-western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
