Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Ceisteanna (470)

Michael D'Arcy

Ceist:

470. Deputy Michael D'Arcy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the long waiting times for speech and language therapy services for children in County Wexford; the number of staff available to carry out these services in whole-time equivalents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29786/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As this 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.

Questions Nos. 471 to 473, inclusive, answered with Question No. 454.