Services for People with Disabilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2004

Tuesday, 27 January 2004

Ceisteanna (586)

Emmet Stagg

Ceist:

700 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will sanction the payment of a grant to Rehab Care for €15,000 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1491/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O'Malley)

Responsibility for the provision of funding for services to persons with autism or intellectual disability in the Kildare region lies with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.