Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 3

Written Answers. - Child Abuse.

John McGuinness

Question:

194 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if special care and counselling will be extended to persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who have been informed that certain family members have been sexually abused; if a medical card will be arranged for the family in view of their ongoing medical requirements and the extreme hardship; if a report will be requested on the case; and the way in which the South-Eastern Health Board are assisting the family concerned. [13781/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

Officials of my Department have been in contact with the South-Eastern Health Board in regard to this case and have been assured that appropriate services have been offered to members of the family. The board has also advised that no application for a medical card has been received to date. If an application is made it will be considered by the board.