Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the transfer of the elderly medicine and rehabilitation wards from outlying units to the main building of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; if she will confirm that funding has been made available for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11372/05]

Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the circumstances surrounding the commissioning of Phase II of the Blanchardstown Hospital development; if funding has been made available for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11373/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together.

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 hospital services at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to examine the issues raised and reply to the Deputy directly.