Services for People with Disabilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2005

Wednesday, 2 February 2005

Questions (150)

Willie Penrose

Question:

205 Mr. Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will take steps to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is provided with the necessary speech and language therapy and occupational therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2936/05]

Written answers

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

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal services. This includes responsibility for speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's midland area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.