286 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children awaiting speech therapy in each of the health board regions; the number awaiting the service in each of the four North Eastern Health Board counties; the length of time these children are on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24915/01]

The information that the Deputy requested is not routinely gathered by my Department. I have requested the health boards to provide this information and will communicate with the Deputy on receipt of same.