Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Ceisteanna (646)

Jonathan O'Brien

Ceist:

646. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no specialised speech and language therapy for children with a speech delay and a hearing impairment; the reason the current system only provides speech therapy to children who can hear. [37245/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the Executive.