Health Board Services.

Thursday, 30 September 2004

Ceisteanna (167)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

168 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if and when respite care or therapy will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23098/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

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

The provision of health related services, including respite care or 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.