Patient Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2015

Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Ceisteanna (317)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

317. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the cuts made by the Health Service Executive to funding for the transport provided for families of children with special needs to bring those children to and from their homes to centres; the number of families affected; the total budget saving; and if consideration will be given to reversing this cut. [16645/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.