Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
461 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim is called to receive category four braces, under the school dental services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21076/07]
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.
462 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application for persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21081/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive (HSE) under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The HSE's responsibility includes the operation of the Housing Aid Scheme for the Elderly, on behalf of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case 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.
