Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
156 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if and when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will transfer to Athy nursing home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14037/05]
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. As the person in question resides in County Kildare, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
157 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department is in a position to provide funding for a hydrotherapy pool; if the grant provisions within her Department which entitle applicants for furnishings of a health facility are applicable in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14040/05]
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. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the Health Service Executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
158 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if protocols have been agreed to guide staff in rerouting mothers-to-be from general hospitals without paediatric cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14044/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, HSE, 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 acute hospitals. Accordingly, my Department has requested the director of the executive's National Hospitals Office to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
