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82 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the inadequate speech therapy and psychological assessment service available at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and the proposals he has to rectify this matter. [3456/01]
The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the provision of speech therapy and psychological assessment at St. Mary's school, Rochestown, Cork, is not readily available to my Department. I have asked the Southern Health Board for the information and I will forward it to the Deputy when it becomes available to me.
83 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been any improvement since 1 January 2001 in staffing levels in the speech and language therapy department of the South Eastern Health Board for the Waterford constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3393/01]
The provision of specialised health and personal social services, including speech and language therapy, is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board, with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.
