Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005
122 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in transferring a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for a bypass operation; when this person will be called; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14792/05]
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 referred to by the Deputy resides in County Wexford, my Department has asked the chief officer for the executive's south eastern area to respond to the Deputy directly.
123 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some meals on wheels services have to increase their prices to the elderly due to a funding problem; and if she will work with the HSE to ensure that these services are funded adequately. [14793/05]
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, 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 and to reply direct to the Deputy.
