Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2005
72 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical officer’s report is available in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who have applied to Kilkenny County Council under the disabled person’s grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28541/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe preparation of medical reports at the request of local authorities in respect of applicants for the disabled person's grant is a service provided by the Health Service Executive from within existing resources. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
73 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing a medical officer’s report in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who have applied for a grant under the disabled person’s grant scheme in view of the fact that a request for the report was made by Kilkenny County Council on 26 April 2005, 26 July 2005 and 5 August 2005; if a response will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28542/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
