Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 22 Jun 1995

Vol. 454 No. 8

Written Answers. - Social Services.

Tony Gregory

Question:

50 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Health the advice, if any, regarding a social worker, which is available from his Department to the parent of the child (details supplied) in Dublin 7 regarding her 16 year old son who has violent characteristics. [11560/95]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Mr. Currie)

The provision of social work services is a matter for the health board concerned. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Eastern Health Board with the request that he reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.