Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if specific funding is given to mental health services which deal with young persons in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16589/05]

Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the funding which is given to mental health services in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16590/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 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 mental health services in County Laois. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's midland area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.