Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children his plans to extend facilities at a hospital (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to extra respite care; the number of persons in receipt of respite; the number of persons on a respite waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16800/05]

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 the provision of respite care services in County Kildare. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply direct to the Deputy.