Vol. 534 No. 5
131 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if his Department has received a request for a wheelchair or motorised wheelchair from a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the South Eastern Health Board has investigated the case; and the timeframe involved in the provision of the wheelchair. [11249/01]
132 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in providing a wheelchair for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the steps taken by the South Eastern Health Board to determine whether this person had all necessary facilities in her home to be cared for there before being discharged from hospital. [11250/01]
133 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if his Department is in receipt of a request from a person (details supplied) in County Carlow for a motorised wheelchair; if a medical report was carried out; and when a decision is likely in this case. [11251/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 to 133, inclusive, together.
The provision of health related support services, including home supports and aids and appliances, for people with physical and sensory disabilities is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's questions have been referred to the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board, with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.
