Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2000

Vol. 523 No. 5

Written Answers. - Services for People with Disabilities.

Ulick Burke

Ceist:

209 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans he has to provide new facilities in the Western Health Board area for the treatment and rehabilitation of young adults and children in need of physical and cognitive rehabilitation and who are now being maintained in unsuitable accommodation due to lack of access to the National Rehabilitation Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21526/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

The provision of health services, including treatment and rehabilitation services for young adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities, is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, Western Health Board, with a request that she examine the query and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.