Dáil Éireann - Volume 590 - 12 October, 2004

Written Answers - Health Board Services.

Mr. Kehoe Mr. Kehoe

  256. Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the current position with regard to the speech therapy for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the assistance being given to this person who is deemed a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24567/04]

Mr. T. O’Malley Mr. T. O’Malley

  Mr. T. O’Malley:The provision of health services, including speech and language therapy, for people with a physical and-or sensory disability is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. 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 raised and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.

Mr. Kehoe Mr. Kehoe

  257. Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for children waiting for speech therapy in County Wexford; the efforts being made to reduce this waiting time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24568/04]

Mr. T. O’Malley Mr. T. O’Malley

  Mr. T. O’Malley:The provision of health services, including speech and language therapy, for people with a physical and-or sensory disability is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. 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 raised and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.

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