Denis Naughten
Question:645 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will ensure that funding is provided through the Western Health Board for the TOPE Centre, Ballinasloe, County Galway, from 1 January 2002; his views on whether it is acceptable that participants are guaranteed a position at this centre only until December 2001; his further views on whether this position contradicts revised Government policy following the Synnot judgment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22460/01]