Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 5 May 1992

Vol. 419 No. 1

Written Answers. - Child Care.

William Cotter

Question:

120 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the North Eastern Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

William Cotter

Question:

121 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the Mid-Western Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

William Cotter

Question:

122 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the Midland Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

William Cotter

Question:

123 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the Southern Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

William Cotter

Question:

124 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the Eastern Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

William Cotter

Question:

125 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the South Eastern Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

William Cotter

Question:

126 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the South Western Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

William Cotter

Question:

127 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of, (a) the number of persons in the child care team set up by the North Western Health Board and (b) the areas of competence represented within the team, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Connell)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 to 127, inclusive, together.

Multi-disciplinary teams exist in each health board area to provide services, including child care services, as part of the overall community care programme. These teams comprise of staff specialising in several disciplines including medical, public health nursing, social work and psychology.

The information in regard to staff numbers involved in each health board area is being compiled by my Department at the moment and I will forward this to the Deputy in the near future.