Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005
114 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will establish a detailed account of the women-centred services in place at Monaghan General Hospital; the days and times of access; her plans for a development of these services over the next 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16110/05]
Amharc ar fhreagra115 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the Kinder report proposals for the introduction of a midwifery service at Monaghan General Hospital; the preparations which are under way for its commencement, that is, physical accommodation, staffing and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16111/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together.
The Health Act 2004 provided for the establishment of the Health Service Executive 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 services at Monaghan General Hospital. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's north-eastern area to investigate the matters raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
