Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
195 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress she is making to ensure that the funding of €400,000 in 2005 earmarked by her Department for sheltered housing for the elderly by voluntary housing bodies towards on-site care costs is being administered; the actions she will put in place to expedite this process in order that this money is allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14280/05]
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 national director for primary, community and continuing care at the HSE to investigate the matter raised as a matter of urgency and to reply direct to the Deputy.
