Written answers
Thursday, 21 April 2005
Department of Health and Children
Health Services
5:00 pm
Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 does not qualify for pre-school and other supports; if children with autism and low functioning difficulties are being excluded; and if resources will be provided immediately. [12577/05]
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 includes responsibility for the provision of funding. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a centre (details supplied) is providing proper services for children with autism and low functioning difficulties; and the resource problems for families with disabilities. [12578/05]
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 includes responsibility for the provision of funding. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
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