asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for delays in occupational therapists' assessments in a community care area (details supplied), in particular for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who needs an urgent assessment. [23993/03]
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As the Deputy will be aware, the responsibility for the provision of health services in the Dublin 8 area rests with the South-Western Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to her, as a matter of urgency.