Brian O'Shea
Question:173 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the establishment of the speech and language therapy assistant grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5933/03]
Vol. 562 No. 3
173 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the establishment of the speech and language therapy assistant grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5933/03]
The proposed introduction of a grade of therapy assistant into the health service was among a number of recommendations contained in the report of the expert group on various health professions. This new grade is intended to complement the roles of the major therapy professions, including speech and language therapy, and its development and introduction will be progressed by my Department as part of the continuing implementation of the expert group report.