Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006
322 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients receiving treatment for tuberculosis at present; the location at which the treatment is being received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41685/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Health Service Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
323 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the full scale and extent of services and beds occupied or available at Peamount Hospital, Newcastle, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41686/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
