Services for People with Disabilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2004

Tuesday, 27 January 2004

Ceisteanna (643)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

757 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will expedite the provision of an electric wheelchair for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [1939/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The provision of aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has 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.