Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2004
168 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if and when respite care or therapy will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23098/04]
View answerThe provision of health related services, including respite care or therapy, for people with physical and 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 chief executive officer 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.
