Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 12 Oct 1999

Vol. 509 No. 1

Written Answers. - Speech Therapy Service.

Deirdre Clune

Question:

191 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children waiting for speech and language therapy in each health board region; the waiting period for assessment; the waiting period for follow-up intervention or ther apy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19485/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The information sought by the Deputy is not routinely gathered by my Department. However, I have asked the health boards to provide this data and I will communicate further with the Deputy when this becomes available.