P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the withdrawal of dental treatment under general anaesthetics for adults with an intellectual disability in Cork University Hospital; when this service will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19161/07]

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.

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the projects approved in her Department in 2007 which exceed the threshold for a cost benefit analysis; the person who conducted the analysis in each case; if the analysis will be published; and the expected date of publication. [19163/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Responsibility for the planning and management of capital projects in the health sector which include the matters referred to in the Deputy's question are a matter for the Health Services Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, 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.

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the person, in respect of all major capital projects, taking responsibility for the project; if any of the projects have displayed cost overruns or delays; and if so, the projects concerned. [19170/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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This Government is committed to a sustained high level of investment in healthcare which will enable the completion and commissioning of numerous new facilities in both the Acute and the Primary, Community and Continuing Care sectors.

Responsibility for the planning and management of capital projects in the health sector which include the matters referred to in the Deputy's question are a matter for the Health Services Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, 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.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appointment can be arranged in an alternate location for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo as they are in severe discomfort. [19181/07]

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 case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.