Services for People with Disabilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004

Tuesday, 29 June 2004

Questions (309)

John McGuinness

Question:

309 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a wheelchair will be provided immediately for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the number of persons waiting for wheelchairs in the South Eastern Health Board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19361/04]

Written answers

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

The provision of aids and appliances in any individual case is a matter for the relevant health board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer, South Eastern Health Board, to investigate this case and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

In regard to the Deputy's query on the number of persons waiting for wheelchairs in the South Eastern Health Board area, this information is not readily available in my Department. Therefore, my Department has asked the South Eastern Health Board to respond directly to the Deputy regarding this matter.