Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004

Tuesday, 9 March 2004

Ceisteanna (207)

Seán Ryan

Ceist:

291 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children if his Department can assist with the provision of speech therapy to a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [7499/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The provision of health related services, including speech and language therapy, for people with physical and-or 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 Mid-Western Health Board with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.