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287 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons on the waiting list for speech therapy in each of the community care areas in the Eastern Regional Health Authority area. [13612/01]
Written Answers - Speech Therapy Service.
The provision of health related services, including speech and language therapy, to people with physical and sensory disabilities is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.