Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
776. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health his plans to make funding available to establish a second 24 hour State service providing forensic examinations for child victims under the age of 14; and if he will consider placing the right to access forensic services for those under 14 years of age on a statutory footing. [20327/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraChild sexual assault treatment services are generally provided to children under 14 years in the Children's Hospitals, which provide comprehensive and specialist paediatric acute health services to children. Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive's (HSE) function is to manage and deliver health and personal social services. This includes the provision of sexual assault treatment services to children.
In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
