Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of respite places available for children and adults with special needs in South Tipperary annually; the budget allocated by the Health Service Executive to this function nationally and to this function in South Tipperary; the amount this budget was every year for the past four years; and the arrangements in place for families who need this resource. [31263/10]

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 272: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for a child on the speech and language therapy list in South Tipperary and nationally; the number of children awaiting assessment in South Tipperary; the number of speech and language therapists employed in South Tipperary to manage these lists; if there are any vacancies awaiting approval from the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31472/10]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 272 together.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.