Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Co. Kerry will be allowed to see a rheumatologist. [5188/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, 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. As the person referred to by the Deputy resides in County Kerry, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's southern area to investigate the matters raised and reply to the Deputy.

Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a hip replacement. [5189/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, 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. As the person referred to by the Deputy resides in County Kerry, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's southern area to investigate the matters raised and reply to the Deputy.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the level of care will be increased for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will give the maximum support and advice. [5190/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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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 the provision of health services in Dublin 9. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matters raised and reply to the Deputy.