Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2007
84 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason transport is not provided to enable a person (details supplied) in County Galway to travel to and from Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23246/07]
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.
85 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason funding was withdrawn for services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23253/07]
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 this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
