Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
765 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the discovery of a venomous snake in Kerry in August; the facilities that are in place in this country to deal with snake bites; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29680/06]
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 have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
766 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost of ankle injuries to the state annually; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29681/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is not routinely collected by my Department. The matter will be investigated and a reply will be issued directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
