587 Deputy M. J. Nolan asked the Minister for Health and Children when a child (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive an appointment for speech therapy. [39051/09]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

588 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients travelling abroad for life essential treatment not available here under the E112 treatment abroad scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39054/09]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

589 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the transfer of services between locations in the Health Service Executive south (details supplied). [39058/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.