Written Answers - Services for People with Disabilities.Wednesday, 20 October 2004 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
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Mr. Sargent
asked the
Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children
if it is in line with Government policy for a health board to disburse money directly to parents of a child with Down’s syndrome rather than engage a speech therapist on the understanding that the parents will procure speech and language therapy privately; and if this practice has been authorised by her Department and the Comptroller and Auditor General.
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Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley):
As the Deputy may be aware responsibility for the provision of services to persons with an intellectual disability, including Down’s syndrome, is a matter for the relevant health board. The allocation of funding for the provision of requisite services is determined by the health board on a case by case basis. It is a matter for the relevant health board to ensure that all sanctions have been obtained and that an adequate monitoring system is in place to guarantee appropriate disbursement of public funds.
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