Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2005
133 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to upgrade services and facilities available in the County Hospital, Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18731/05]
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 services at the County Hospital, Roscommon. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
134 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to upgrade services and facilities available in a hospital (details supplied) in county Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18732/05]
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 services at the Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
