Wednesday, 30 April 2008

Ceisteanna (98)

David Stanton

Ceist:

96 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications for an assessment of need that have been received following the commencement of Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 for children under five years; the number of same which have been carried out; if service statements have been issued for all those assessed; the number of liaison officers appointed to do same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16931/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Jimmy Devins)

The Deputy's specific 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.