Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Oct 2003

Vol. 572 No. 6

Written Answers. - Drug Treatment Services.

John McGuinness

Question:

280 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if the South Eastern Health Board will assist a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to cover the cost or part of the cost relative to their child's treatment at Aiscinn, Kilkenny; and if an examination of the case will be expedited in view of the financial and other circumstances of the family. [23913/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of drug treatment services is the statutory responsibility of the health boards in the first instance. In this case, the responsibility rests with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has requested the chief executive of the South Eastern Health Board to look into the matter and to reply direct to the Deputy.