171 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if assistance will be given on this matter. [7757/06]

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 has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

172 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) who has been in industrial homes since they were five years of age has not been treated for diabetes in view of numerous representations on their behalf; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7766/06]

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 has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and a reply issued directly to the Deputy.