Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
388 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of maternity units that are able to offer epidurals on a 24 hour seven day a week basis; the number not able to offer this; the hours that it is available at these units; her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20611/07]
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 issue 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.
