Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Questions (658)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

658. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if support and funding will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20184/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Each Local Health Office area in the Health Service Executive (HSE) has a dedicated Disability Manager to coordinate the delivery of services to people with disabilities. It is open to the individual and their family to pursue this matter with the Disability Manager for their area who can be contacted at Disability Services, HSE Kerry, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry, telephone [phone].

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.