Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
130 Mr. McGinley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the provisions in place in the Department of Health and Children for the provision of the services of a Parkinson’s nurse for Donegal as sufferers in the north west must travel to Galway to access the services of a Parkinson’s nurse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17893/05]
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. Responsibility for the issue raised by the Deputy rests with the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's north western area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
