Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 16 Dec 1999

Vol. 512 No. 8

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

72 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will report on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has serious psychiatric problems and for whom no residential placement is available; if he will make arrangements to ensure that this person receives the professional treatment which he requires and is not at liberty to cause abuse to other children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27493/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The provision of services in this case is a matter for the Southern Health Board. I understand that the board has been working with the family concerned for some time to ensure that the appropriate support services and interventions are provided. I have also been informed that the situation is being reassessed by the board and that all necessary action will be taken to ensure that the current needs of this child are fully met.