Vol. 405 No. 5
104 Mr. E. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an area (details supplied) in County Cork has been without a speech therapist for some time; and if he will make immediate arrangements to ensure that this service is restored without further delay.
The provision of speech therapy services in County Cork is a matter for the Southern Health Board.
The Southern Health Board informed me that there is a speech therapist working in the area specified by the Deputy. The board are in the process of recruiting a further speech therapist and it is anticipated that this appointment will lead to an improved service in the area.
