Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Speech Therapy Services.

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

217 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements, if any, he is putting in place for the provision of speech therapy services in the Shankill, Ballybrack and Loughlinstown areas of south County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15192/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The provision of speech and language therapy services is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, Eastern Health Board, with a request that he examine the query and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.