Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
134 Mr. Connaughton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an appeal in relation to a nursing home subvention in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14887/05]
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 the nursing home subvention scheme. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
