Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she intends to take to address the patient transport crisis in the western region; if she believes that it acceptable that the senior management in the Health Service Executive is unaware of the crisis; if she further believes that it is acceptable that the HSE has failed to respond to the issue following a recent meeting (details supplied); the steps she is taking to make the HSE responsive and accountable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27972/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department is advised by the Health Service Executive that it intends to conduct a comprehensive review of patient transport arrangements as an element of its 2006 service plan. It is envisaged that this review will examine the service currently delivered nationally and make recommendations for its future development. 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.