Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2006
126 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene with the rehabilitation unit in St. Michael’s Hospital, Dún Laoghaire on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo and have them admitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25369/06]
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.
127 Ms Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the findings of the National Review of Sexual Assault Treatment Units; the level of funding which has been allocated to each of the four existing SATUs; the measures which are being put in place to prevent the threatened closure of three of the existing four units (details supplied); if measures are being taken to ensure that treatment can be available whether or not the rape has been reported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25373/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy may wish to note that all existing Sexual Assault Treatment Units are funded by the HSE. Most are funded through the hospital in which they are based. My Department does not directly fund or co-ordinate health and personal social services to victims of abuse. Monies are made available each year, formerly through the health boards, and now through the Health Services Executive, for the provision of services to women victims of violence. In recent years there has been a substantial increase in funding so that now over €12 million is provided annually for the provision of such services. The distribution of this funding is now a matter for the Health Services Executive. 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.
