Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was informed that a bed would be available on 11 April 2005 in University College Hospital, Galway, and was advised to reduce his medicine over the weekend, and on that date did not receive a bed; and when this person will be brought in to the hospital. [12136/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I understand that the Health Services Executive, western area, has outlined the position regarding the person referred to by the Deputy in its letter dated 13 April 2005.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a long stay bed will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow at Castlecomer Hospital, Kilkenny; the number of long stay beds at this hospital; the status of plans to provide more, in view of the level of demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12139/05]

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. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's south eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.