Michael Ring
Ceist:733 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo with an acquired brain injury will be provided with a personal assistant. [2006/03]
Written Answers. - Support Services.
The provision of health related support services, including personal assistance services, to people with physical and sensory disabilities, is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Western Health Board, with a request that she examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.