Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2005
169 Mr. Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the alternative funding for care which is available to parents of babies who were brain damaged at birth besides going to the courts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28922/05]
View answerThe Health Service Executive, HSE, provides a range of services including home support and personal assistance services, aids and appliances, therapy services etc. for babies who suffered brain damage at birth. The HSE also funds agencies to assist families. My Department is considering the future funding of early intervention multidisciplinary funding for children in the context of the 2006 Estimates process.
The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to provide further information on this matter directly to the Deputy.
