School Medical Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Ceisteanna (187)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

188 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the extent and frequency of school medical examination on a county basis in each of the past five years to date in 2010; the extent and nature of the diagnosis and follow up arising therefrom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18598/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

My Department does not operate the schools medical examinations service and I am not therefore in a position to comment on the matters raised by the Deputy. It appears that these matters would be more appropriate to my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children.