Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 252: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will approve funding for the appointment of additional staff and the development of respite services at the St. Mary's residential services, Dunleer, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1306/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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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 services to persons with an intellectual disability and those with autism in the Louth area lies, in the first instance, with the Health Service Executive. To ensure the smooth transition and delivery of services, I have agreed to meet with representatives of the executive and representatives of the St. John of God Order to discuss the issue.