Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
685 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if the special shoes required by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, will be provided as a matter of urgency in view of the circumstances of the case; and if she will expedite a response. [28816/06]
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.
686 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide full funding for the provision of hearing aids in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite the matter in view of the urgency of the case. [28817/06]
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 audiology services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Chief Officer for the Executive's South Eastern Regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
