Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
136 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the planned activity for the acute services at St. Brigid’s Hospital, Ballinasloe, in 2005; the number of admissions and bed nights utilised in 2004 within the acute services at the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14889/05]
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 mental health services in Ballinasloe. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer, Health Service Executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
