Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Ceisteanna (682)

Mick Wallace

Ceist:

682. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health the number of speech therapists working in County Wexford; the number of these who are currently on career breaks or on maternity leave; the ratio of speech therapists to children with speech therapy needs in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20356/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on the matter. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.