Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2007
213 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a bed will be provided in Galway for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that they can commence their treatment. [23108/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to 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 this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
214 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of rehabilitation beds for persons over 65 who have completed acute treatment for stroke, fractures and surgery and who need a period of non-acute rehabilitation; the locations of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23115/07]
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 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
