Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004
314 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a one year waiting period for speech and language therapy for children in Bray and a four-year waiting period in Wicklow; if the recruitment embargo will be lifted to ensure proper staffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19381/04]
View answerThe provision of health services, including speech and language therapy, to people with a physical and/or sensory disability 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 investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
315 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the services that will be available for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo when they return to their home; if services will be provided to ensure care at home 24 hours a day; and the services available for a person such as this. [19400/04]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Mayo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.
