Dáil Éireann - Volume 600 - 12 April, 2005

Written Answers. - Health Services.

Mr. Durkan Mr. Durkan

  195. Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if extra funding will be offered to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin to expand facilities for persons who suffer with epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10143/05]

Ms Harney Ms Harney

  Ms Harney:The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of services to persons with epilepsy.

Services at Beaumont Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive’s eastern regional area to examine the issues raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.

Mr. Durkan Mr. Durkan

  196. Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be admitted to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin for further tests relating to their medical condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10144/05]

Ms Harney Ms Harney

  Ms Harney:The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. As the person in question resides in Kildare, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive’s eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Dáil Éireann 600 Written Answers. Health Services.

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