Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
170 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite places for adults and children with an intellectual disability in counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Westmeath, respectively; the waiting list and times for such services for adults and children respectively in each county; the action which is being taken to address this shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14118/05]
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 matter referred to by the Deputy. Accordingly, my Department has requested the executive's national director for primary, community and continuing care to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
