Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
159 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the cost for the provision of a midwife for home births will be granted for women in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15192/05]
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 provision of midwifery services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's east coast area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
