Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 412: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding available for a group who want to start up an Internet cafe and make the facilities available to people with disabilities; the locations where they can receive computer training and training in art; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9814/07]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware the provision of funding to set up a business such as an internet cafe, would be a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The provision or establishment of centres for the training of people in computer science or art would initially be a matter for the Department of Education and Science.

With regard to the availability of computer science or art facilities for a person with a disability, this is a matter for the Health Service Executive who under the Health Act 2004 is responsible for the management and delivery of health and personal social services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.