Mary Upton
Question:264 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will investigate the lengthy unacceptable delays in a service (details supplied); and the steps he will take to improve the matter. [16409/04]
View answerTuesday, 1 June 2004
Questions (245, 246)
Written answers
The provision of health-related services, including occupational therapy, for people with physical 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 that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
Mary Upton
Question:265 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person and their family (details supplied) in Dublin 6W will have the benefit of respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16410/04]
View answerResponsibility for the provision of services to people with an intellectual disability and autism in the Dublin area is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to her.