Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 315: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 3 with their complaint regarding a hospital; and if this case will be a priority issue. [1969/05]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 316: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the HSE will put in place a care plan for a person (details supplied) and work closely with the family on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1970/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 315 and 316 together.

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Responsibility for the provision of hospital services rests 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.