Brendan Howlin
Question:349 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in relation to support groups for persons who suffered abuse in State-run institutions, his attention has been drawn to an imbalance in the financial contributions provided towards the cost of this work by different health boards with significant contributions in some areas and none in others; his views on whether it is equitable that the level of financial backing for such groups should depend on their location; if he will take steps to put in place a uniform national system of financial supports for such groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7716/01]