Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
150 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a new electric wheelchair has not been provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if a decision will be expedited in this case; the amount of State funding made available for this purpose and for the purchase of aids and appliances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15135/05]
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 south-eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
