John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason hand or grab rails have not been provided at the home of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a response in the case will be expedited. [4524/05]

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 has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for aids and appliances. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the south eastern area of the executive to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.