Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 7 May 2003

Vol. 566 No. 1

Written Answers. - Psychological Service.

Denis Naughten

Question:

408 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the action he is taking to address the crisis in the psychological services in County Roscommon; the reason the traineeship in the health board has been abandoned; the number of children currently awaiting the service in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11384/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of psychology services in County Roscommon rests with the Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matters raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.