Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Nov 2001

Vol. 544 No. 3

Written Answers. - People with Disabilities.

Gay Mitchell

Question:

357 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it is time to change the regulations in order that appliances up to the value of £5,000 can be provided on the certification of a general practitioner under the disability grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28847/01]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey):

The provision of health services in the Inchicore area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the authority to investigate the case in question and to reply direct to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.