Services for People with Disabilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004

Thursday, 28 October 2004

Questions (188)

David Stanton

Question:

188 Mr. Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of speech therapists working in Cork city and county; the number waiting for assessment and treatment in Cork city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26681/04]

Written answers

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

The provision of health related services, including speech and language 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 Southern Health Board with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.