Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
168 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is unable to access their patients private property account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15448/05]
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 health services in County Kildare. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
