Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has developed a policy for the recycling of medical aids such as walkers, crutches and so on in view of the fact that many people report that health agencies will not take back such equipment, sometimes citing insurance problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14444/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department of Health and Children will request the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the improvement of services in the accident and emergency department of Kerry General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14462/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department of Health and Children has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.