Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children when an occupational therapist can assess the application under the disabled person’s grant submitted to Kildare County Council in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13214/04]
View answerThe provsion of health related services, including occupational therapy, for people with physical and-or sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority with a request to examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.
