Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2007
187 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Meath must wait for an appointment to see a consultant urologist; if she is satisfied with the length of time this person must wait; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22922/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive 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 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.
188 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will assist in the matter of support for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22937/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 his matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
