Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 October 2011
131 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive has discontinued payment to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31596/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter is has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
132 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a personal assistant to persons with muscular dystrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31600/11]
View answer134 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health his plans for regular physiotherapy services in respect of persons with muscular dystrophy; the number of persons with muscular dystrophy who receive physiotherapy; the number who have no service at all; if essential equipment is available for them within a reasonable waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31602/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 134 together.
The Health Service Executive provides specialist health and personal social services to people with a disability including those with muscular dystrophy. In 2011 expenditure on specialist disability services is in excess of €1.5 billion. Those services and supports include, but are not limited to, personal assistance/supports, physiotherapy and aids and appliances.
I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
