Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of maternity bed units available at a hospital (details supplied); the number of births at the hospital for each of the past three years; the proposals to extend the maternity unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16795/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, 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 the provision of hospital services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's midland area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.