Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017
378. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children that have qualified for treatment with the speech and language therapy department in County Mayo; the number of children on a waiting list for an appointment with a therapist; the estimated waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40624/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra379. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children that are waiting for their first assessment for possible qualification for treatment with the speech and language therapy department in County Mayo; the estimated waiting time for assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40625/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra380. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if children who have qualified for treatment with a speech and language therapist in County Mayo are designated under different priority levels or categories; if so, the number of children in each category; the criteria that define each category; the respective average waiting list in each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40626/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra382. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons treated, on average, by each individual speech and language therapist working for the speech and language therapy department services in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40628/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 378 to 380, inclusive, and 382 together.
As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
