John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the references which were sought by the South Eastern Health Board in the employment of a person (details supplied); the number of officials involved in this interview and their names; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18403/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Services 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 service recruitment. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's south eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.