Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 10 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 3

Written Answers - Mental Handicap Services.

Richard Bruton

Question:

127 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of centres funded by his Department that will provide out of school hour activities for persons with an intellectual disability which can help to develop the skills necessary for independent living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27107/98]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available to my Department. I have asked the health boards to compile this information and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.