Dáil Éireann - Volume 601 - 21 April, 2005

Written Answers. - Health Services.

Mr. F. McGrath Mr. F. McGrath

  59. Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 does not qualify for pre-school and other supports; if children with autism and low functioning difficulties are being excluded; and if resources will be provided immediately. [12577/05]

Mr. T. O’Malley Mr. T. O’Malley

  Mr. T. O’Malley: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of funding. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive’s eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Mr. F. McGrath Mr. F. McGrath

  60. Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a centre (details supplied) is providing proper services for children with autism and low functioning difficulties; and the resource problems for families with disabilities. [12578/05]

Mr. T. O’Malley Mr. T. O’Malley

  Mr. T. O’Malley: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of funding. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive’s eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Dáil Éireann 601 Written Answers. Health Services.

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