264 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements or improvements proposed for dealing with the needs of Alzheimer patients in the Cork region; if St. Stevens Hospital features in such proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31153/06]

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 to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.