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Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (744, 745)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

921 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide funding to the Midland Health Board to acquire residential accommodation for persons with a sensory disability in the Athlone area; the current number of such residential places in the Athlone area; the plans which the board has with his Department for such a facility in the Athlone area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22323/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The provision of health services, including residential care, to people with a physical and/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 Midland Health Board with a request he examine the matter raised and reply directly to him, as a matter of urgency.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

922 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for assessment for orthodontic treatment. [22334/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

As the Deputy is aware, responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Mayo rests with the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

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