Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2004
108 Ms Shortall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 106 of 1 December 2004, the reason the matter was referred to the ERHA for reply when the subject matter related directly to her responsibility; and if she will provide a reply to the question. [33162/04]
View answerThe Eastern Regional Health Authority has been allocated revenue funding of €3.597 billion in its letter of determination for 2005. The development of dermatology services in the region is a matter for consideration by the authority in the first instance. My Department has therefore requested the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.
109 Mr. English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) will receive speech therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33164/04]
View answerThe provision of health services, including speech and language therapy, for people with a physical and-or sensory disability is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Board and the health boards in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the North Eastern Health Board with a request that he examine the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
110 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that six persons with disabilities (details supplied) are being made redundant in County Sligo due to the fact that a contract is being awarded to a company in Belfast for the servicing and repair of wheelchairs, aids and appliances; if the necessary funding will be allocated to the North Western Health Board to continue this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33169/04]
View answerThe centre referred to by the Deputy is operated by the North Western Health Board. Accordingly, my Department has 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.
