141 Mr. Aylward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in opening the new dialysis unit at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and when this unit is expected to open. [23343/06]

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, 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.