Health Board Inspections.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 June 2004

Thursday, 3 June 2004

Ceisteanna (131)

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

127 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children how he will deal with the lack of inspections for the disabled persons grant in the Waterford community care area. [16994/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The provision of health services, including inspections for disabled persons grant applications, for people with physical or sensory disability rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. My Department asked the CEO of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.