Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015
375. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health his plans to regulate the assessment of needs for those with deafblindness in order that it is conducted by a person who has received training in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27416/15]
View answerThe Health Service Executive (HSE) are responsible for assessing the needs of people with a disability for health and personal social services. Accordingly, I have arranged for the Deputy's 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.
