asked the Minister for Health if he will grant financial assistance to a person in Dublin (details supplied), as the understandable increase in hospital costs is making it almost impossible for the family to continue their assistance.
Written Answers . - Dublin Hospital Patient .
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: The provision of financial assistance for the person referred to by the Deputy would be a matter for the Eastern Health Board. I understand that the board has received no application for assistance from or on behalf of the person concerned. I have forwarded details of the case to the board for consideration.