Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005
100 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the budgetary allocation for persons with disabilities living in Counties Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford; if this allocation is insufficient to continue the existing level of service into the last quarter of 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16027/05]
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 matter referred to by the Deputy. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's midlands area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
