Dáil Éireann - Volume 578 - 27 January, 2004

Written Answers - Services for People with Disabilities.

  757. Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will expedite the provision of an electric wheelchair for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [1939/04]

  Mr. T. O'Malley:The provision of aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.