Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 282: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a new wing of St. Vincent's Hospital, completed for the past 18 months, has not been opened for patients; the date on which patients will be allowed into the wing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10803/05]

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. Services at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin are provided under an arrangement with the executive. Accordingly my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to examine the issues raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.