Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a portable hoist will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12190/07]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare could not see a gynaecologist when they visited through accident and emergency at the Mater Hospital on 12 February 2007 despite their concern for their health and well-being; the reason in the absence of a cancellation they have to wait until 20 April 2007 for their usual check-up; if her attention has been drawn to the trauma and anxiety for patients in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12196/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.