David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average cost per annum of providing a bed for an older person in a community hospital in the respective Health Service Executive areas; the number of such beds in each area at present; her plans to increase the number of such beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16755/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage, deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the national director for primary, community and continuing care at the Health Service Executive to investigate the matters raised and to reply direct to the Deputy.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 65: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the speech and language hours and services for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if they will be given the maximum support and assistance. [16757/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, 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 speech and language therapy. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's northern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.