Finian McGrath
Question:293 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children about a request for two stump boards for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [14137/04]
View answerTuesday, 18 May 2004
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The provision of aids and appliances to people with physical and sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. My Department has asked the authority's CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.
John McGuinness
Question:294 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in providing a wheel-in shower chair for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if there is a backlog; and if so, the reason therefor. [14140/04]
View answerThe provision of aids and appliances to people with physical and sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. My Department has asked the CEO of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.