Denis O'Donovan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the efforts being made to expand the surgical unit of Bantry Hospital; the position regarding the provision of additional consultants for the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12642/05]

Denis O'Donovan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to the provision of a CT scanner for Bantry General Hospital; the situation regarding the provision of the necessary specialised staff to operate the CT scanner (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12643/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 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 services at Bantry General Hospital. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief executive officer of the HSE's southern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.