Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging an assessment by an occupational therapist for the provision of a special chair for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16753/05]

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 occupational therapy. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's south western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.