David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the diagnostic services and early intervention services in place for children and others with dyspraxia and developmental co-ordination disorders; the number of persons diagnosed and treated for dyspraxia and developmental co-ordination disorders each year since 2000; the success of these services in treating persons with these conditions; the efforts her Department has made or will make to improve these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16811/05]

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 such services for people with dyspraxia and developmental co-ordination disorders. 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.