Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2005
183 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no provision in the Laois and Offaly area for respite care for children with autism; the steps which will be taken to alleviate same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39072/05]
View answer184 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the frequency with which the Laois and Offaly autism team meets; the members of this team; their work programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39073/05]
View answer185 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the person who is responsible for the diagnosis of autism within the Health Service Executive Laois and Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39074/05]
View answer186 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there is no psychological service for children with autism in Laois and Offaly; if this service will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39075/05]
View answer187 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there is no social worker for children with autism in Laois and Offaly; if this service will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39076/05]
View answer188 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there is no resource worker for children with autism in Laois and Offaly; if this service will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39077/05]
View answer189 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there is no behavioural support for children with autism in Laois and Offaly; if this service will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39078/05]
View answer190 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are insufficient occupational therapists for children with autism in Laois and Offaly; if she will address this deficit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39079/05]
View answer191 Ms Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are insufficient speech and language therapists for children with autism in Laois and Offaly; if she will address this deficit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39080/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 183 to 191, inclusive, together.
The Deputy's questions relate 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 arrange to have these matters investigated and to have replies issued directly to the Deputy.
192 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an appointment for their eyes and be provided with glasses. [39084/05]
View answerThe 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 arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
193 Mr. Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she will take in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has been deemed ineligible for orthodontic treatment. [39090/05]
View answerThe 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 arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
