Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 March 2004
402 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if extra speech therapy sessions can and will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9941/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra403 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if and when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be offered a place at specialist speech therapy school in Tallaght, as recommended by their current language therapist in view of the fact that they have the speaking ability of a two year old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9942/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 402 and 403 together.
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 Eastern Regional Health Authority with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.
