Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of speech and language therapists and child psychologists required throughout the country at present; her plans to meet this requirement in full having particular regard to the needs of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15698/05]

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 recruitment and employment of speech and language therapists and child psychologists. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Health Service Executive's national director for primary, community and continuing care to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of consultant orthodontics employed throughout the health service; the number required; her plans to address any shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15699/05]

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 the employment of consultants. Accordingly, my Department has requested the national director of human resources to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.