Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the regulations, orders, and guidelines from her Department limiting the community physiotherapy service to adults under the age of 65 and children with a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10128/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Department of Health and Children has no regulations, orders or guidelines that pertain directly to eligibility for community physiotherapy services. However, eligibility for such a service may be accessed by those who are entitled to a medical card. Under the Health Act 1970 determination of eligibility for medical cards is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive, HSE, other than for persons aged 70 years and over, who are automatically eligible for a medical card.

Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the health service executive regions that have a community physiotherapy service available; if a community physiotherapy service is available in the HSE mid western region; and if not, the reason therefor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10129/05]

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 social services. This include the provision of physiotherapy services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Executive's national director for primary, community and continuing care to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.