Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 6

Written Answers - Mental Handicap Services.

Nora Owen

Question:

128 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of places made available to section 65 agencies providing day service places for the mentally handicapped in each of the years from 1996 to date; the projected number for 1999, including figures for each health board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28179/98]

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.