Services for People with Disabilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2004

Thursday, 26 February 2004

Questions (145)

Jack Wall

Question:

144 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Offaly is confined to their living room without proper facilities; if he will investigate the problems attached to this person with a view to having them rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6486/04]

Written answers

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

The provision of services for people with disabilities is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, a copy of the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, Midland Health Board, with a request that he examine the case and reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.