Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004
240 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will intervene on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo who has autism to ensure, when he or she starts transition and beyond in rehabilitation, that his or her needs will be specifically catered for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16132/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for the provision of services to people with an intellectual disability and autism in the Sligo region is a matter, in the first instance, for the North Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the North Western Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.
