Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2008

Tuesday, 26 February 2008

Ceisteanna (162)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

169 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from an association (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to the proposed closure and relocation of the dental clinic in Kilcock; her plans to review same as a matter of urgency in view of the fact that the community in Kilcock is continually growing and there will be greater need for such services in the locality in the future due to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7671/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

I have received correspondence regarding the proposed closure of the dental clinic in Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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.