Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 February 2005
134 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason speech and language therapy for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly has been halved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5222/05]
View answer135 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason speech and language therapy for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly has been halved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5223/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together.
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 social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of speech and language therapy, for people with a physical and-or sensory disability. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's midland area to investigate the matters raised and reply to the Deputy.
