Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the provision that is made in hospital accident and emergency departments, occupational therapy and other clinics to assist patients with sensory disabilities who are unable to understand spoken announcements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14278/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, 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 capital infrastructure, including the current provision made in health facilities for people with sensory disabilities. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Health Service Executive's National Hospitals Office to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.