Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 5 Dec 2000

Vol. 527 No. 3

Written Answers. - Nursing Home Subventions.

John McGuinness

Question:

259 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will expedite an application for nursing home subvention for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will grant him maximum subvention in view of his financial circumstances and the fact that he is 86 years of age and in poor health. [28615/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of health services in the County Kilkenny area is a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate this case and respond directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.