Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 6

Written Answers - Share a Dream Foundation.

John Bruton

Question:

125 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide funding to the Share a Dream Foundation (details supplied) who help over 4,000 sick children and provide an excellent service for families who care for the sick children on a full-time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28165/98]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Fahey)

In accordance with the Budget Statement of the Minister for Finance a grant of £200,000 will be made available, through the Mid-Western Health Board, to the Share a Dream Foundation in 1999.