Joe Higgins
Question:309 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will support the work done by La Leche League of Ireland by approving the application for funding in 1999. [8640/99]
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309 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will support the work done by La Leche League of Ireland by approving the application for funding in 1999. [8640/99]
321 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Health and Children his response to the request for funding from a group (details supplied) to facilitate the provision of breastfeeding support in the community. [7704/99]
361 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has received and considered a request for funding to a total of £47,742 for an organisation (details supplied) to facilitate support for breastfeeding; if this funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7962/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 309, 321 and 361 together.
My Department has recently received a request for funding from the organisation to which the Deputy refers. The request is being considered at present and a decision will be made shortly. The decision will then be communicated to the organisation concerned.