Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004
127 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will work closely with the Department of Education and Science regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with a disability; if she will ensure that they get the back up services required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32920/04]
View answerThe provision of health related services, including occupational therapy, for people with physical and 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.
128 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 was treated in such a manner and to give the family the maximum support and assistance. [32921/04]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the north Dublin area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Northern Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.
129 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide orthodontic treatment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow, who has been examined and is deemed an urgent case; if they will be considered under the treatment purchase fund or be allowed to go private and have the cost covered by the SEHB; and if she will comment on this and take immediate action. [32954/04]
View answerResponsibility for the provision of orthodontic services to eligible persons in County Carlow rests with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.
130 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the SEHB will review the level of support being given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow who cares for their 97 year old parent with a view to granting them twilight and night nursing as outlined in its document, A Guide to Services for the Older Person; if she will expedite a decision in the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32955/04]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in Carlow is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Eastern 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.
