Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004
246 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties encountered by a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; if he will intervene on their behalf to ensure that they receive speech and language therapy; if he will make a favourable decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16174/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of health services, including speech and language therapy, to people with a physical or sensory disability 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 North Western Health Board with a request that he investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
