Vol. 571 No. 3
220 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children if a speech and language therapist will be provided to assist four children with autism at St. Mary's primary school in Edenderry, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21780/03]
Responsibility for the provision of services to persons with an intellectual disability and those with autism in the Offaly region lies with the Midland Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to her.
221 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the person who has responsibility for providing speech and language therapy and occupational therapy to autistic children in primary schools; if there has been a change in the policy in providing this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21798/03]
Responsibility for the provision of services, including speech and language therapy, to children and adults with an intellectual disability and those with autism lies with the relevant health board. There has been no policy change in relation to this service.
