Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 29 Apr 1997

Vol. 478 No. 4

Written Answers. - Barnardo's Special Needs Service.

Chris Flood

Question:

59 Mr. Flood asked the Minister for Health if he will make available to Barnardo's sufficient funding to adequately resource their special needs service in Tallaght, Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a total of 100 families are currently involved in this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11207/97]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Mr. Currie)

I am aware of the services provided by Barnardo's. The provision of funding for these services is being examined in consultation with the Eastern Health Board.