Services for People with Disabilities.

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Questions (317)

John McGuinness

Question:

403 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an occupational therapists report and the allocation of a new wheelchair will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason for the delay; and if there is a waiting list. [4992/04]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O'Malley)

The provision of health related services for people with physical and-or sensory disabilities in the Kilkenny region is a matter for the South Eastern Health Board in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the board with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.