Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will take steps to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is provided with the necessary speech and language therapy and occupational therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2936/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal services. This includes responsibility for speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's midland area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.