Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
178 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a timescale has been agreed for the opening of the remaining parts of Cootehill health care centre which have remained unused for the past three years; if resources will be made available for the centre’s service to elderly persons and to the disabled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18251/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for health services in County Cavan. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's north eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply direct to the Deputy.
182 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a decision has been taken regarding the sale of a property (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the final report on services for those with autism in the south east is now available; if this report will be published; if the report suggests a use for the property; if the report will be costed; if a decision on the report findings and the property will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18255/05]
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 raised by the Deputy. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south eastern area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
However, my Department understands from the Health Service Executive south eastern area that a needs assessment is nearing completion and a further meeting has been arranged with the Irish Society for Autism to advance the proposal. The Health Service Executive south eastern area has further indicated that the funding of the project will not arise until an agreement is reached on the proposed service configuration.
