Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 10 Feb 2000

Vol. 514 No. 2

Written Answers. - Speech Therapy Service.

Willie Penrose

Question:

94 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will liaise with the Midland Health Board with a view to ensuring that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is provided with the necessary finance to enable him to go to the USA to have specialist treatment; if he will ensure that appropriate steps are taken subsequently in order that he will get the necessary help in speech therapy subsequently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3887/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in County Westmeath is the statutory responsibility of the Midland Health Board in the first instance. I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.