Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2004

Tuesday, 18 May 2004

Questions (332)

John McGuinness

Question:

346 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the action that has been or is being taken by the South Eastern Health Board in response to its meeting held with representatives of children with autism some months ago; if plans are available for the Myshall property; if the South Eastern Health Board intends to sell the property and invest the proceeds in autism specific services in the south-east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14600/04]

Written answers

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

As the information requested by the Deputy relates to matters which are, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board, the Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matters and to reply directly to the Deputy.