Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the dismissal of a person (details supplied) at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; if it was due to cutbacks in paediatrics; the reason for the postponement of patients' appointments; if the patients under their care will have to be reassessed from the beginning; if patients or their guardians were informed of what had occurred; if not, the reason for same; the situation regarding patients on medication that will need authorisation for renewal of courses of treatment; if she will provide a time by which the person is likely to be replaced or the situation sorted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23417/06]

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, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.