Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 274: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who is waiting for a hip operation; if they will be seen as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10731/05]

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 in question resides in County Wicklow, 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.

Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 275: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if their appointment will be brought forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10732/05]

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 is required 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 Carlow my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south-eastern area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.