asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the allowance payable to handicapped people by the South Eastern Health Board has been reduced by 50 per cent to £10 per week for the period when they are on holiday and out of residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Handicapped Person's Allowance.
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I have made inquiries of the South Eastern Health Board concerning the matter referred to by the Deputy. I understand that the board is not aware of any such practice as that outlined.
It may be that the Deputy has a specific case in mind. If so I will gladly have the matter examined if he will supply details of the case to me.