Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will meet a deputation from a centre (details supplied) in County Clare to discuss its application for funding for a dementia unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12754/05]

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 health services in County Clare. I understand that the HSE mid-western area has arranged a meeting to discuss dementia sevices this week and that the group referred to by the Deputy is to attend.

As Minister of State with responsibility for services for older people, I met this group during my visit to Clare at the end of February. Following the meeting with the HSE mid-western area, a further meeting can be arranged, if required, by contacting my office.