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473 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if St. Mark's junior school, Tallaght, will have the full complement of speech therapists for the commencement of the school year in September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15693/03]
474 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children further to the commitment by a Minister of State for the provision of a full-time speech therapist for St. Mark's junior school, Tallaght, three months ago, when this appointment will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15694/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 473 and 474 together.
The provision of health related services, including speech and language therapy, for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. The Deputy's questions have been referred to the authority's chief executive officer with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.
