Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation at Aras Mhuire, Tuam, County Galway, concerning the provision of two cancer care beds which were approved for funding almost nine months ago; if she has satisfied herself that the funding for the 2.5 nursing staff to run the project is sufficient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11978/05]

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 palliative care beds in County Galway. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason day service physiotherapy in the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, is unavailable for outpatients under the age of 65 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12014/05]

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 the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, incorporating the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght, are provided under an arrangement with the executive. My Department has, therefore, requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.