Health Services Access

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Questions (431)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

431. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to address the delay in speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological assessments for Ballyfermot children in view of the fact that early intervention is often key to addressing problems or developing key strategies. [43436/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.