Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Questions (264, 265)

John McGuinness

Question:

365 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an immediate assessment will be arranged here or elsewhere for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, who have a condition known as lebers and whose parents are anxious to determine the extent and form of the condition in each person; the reason the South Eastern Health Board did not report its findings on this matter to the parents of the children when the condition was suspected in 2001; if he will treat the request as urgent in view of the fact that the information has only come to light arising from freedom of information request made by the parents; if he will determine the treatment or assistance available to the children and parents to deal with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5667/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services for people resident in County Kilkenny is, in the first instance, a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.

Jack Wall

Question:

366 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding optical treatment for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the cost of such treatment will be refunded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5681/04]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of optometric services to eligible persons in County Kildare rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.