Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2006
160 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties created in the educational system due to long delays for speech and language therapy for children who have been referred for appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24794/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
161 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the issue of secondary supports for pupils with special needs such as speech and language, social work therapy and so on has been brought to her attention; the issues which are of concern; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24795/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
