196 Mr. M. Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals to improve the speech therapy and psychological services in the mid-west region. [31085/04]

The provision of health services for people with physical and sensory disabilities, including speech and language therapy and psychological services, rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Mid-Western Health Board with a request that he examine the matter raised and reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.