The 1998 allocation to the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God for services to persons with a mental handicap included additional funding of £250,000 specifically for existing services in St. Raphael's, Celbrige.
In addition revenue funding of £3 million has been allocated to the Eastern Health Board region for new service developments in 1998 based on the priorities to be identified by the Central Mental Handicap Planning Committee, which includes representation from the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God. I understand from the board that while their proposals in relation to the development of new services in 1998 are still being finalised, it is anticipated that the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God will also be allocated a portion of this funding for new service developments.