Dáil Éireann - Volume 628 - 30 November, 2006

Written Answers. - Health Services.

Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton

Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 gaining access to an occupational therapist; the length of time this person can expect to wait to see an occupational therapist; and the alternatives open to this person if they cannot get access to the therapist in the short term. [41003/06]

Mr. T. O’Malley Mr. T. O’Malley

  Mr. T. O’Malley: 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.

Ms C. Murphy Ms C. Murphy

Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was assessed as needing speech and language therapy 20 months ago will receive such therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41004/06]

Mr. T. O’Malley Mr. T. O’Malley

  Mr. T. O’Malley: 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.

Dáil Éireann 628 Written Answers. Health Services.

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