242 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason speech therapy is not available to a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7511/02]

Responsibility for the provision of health related support services to children in the Meath area is a matter for the North Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the North Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.