Vol. 557 No. 6
57 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide funding for the advocacy group, Patient Focus, in view of the excellent work it is doing on a voluntary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22859/02]
171 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide funding for the advocacy group, Patient Focus, in view of the excellent work it is doing on a voluntary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23083/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 57 and 171 together.
My Department is informed by the North Eastern Health Board that funding of €21,586 has been provided to Patient Focus by the board in the period 2000 to 2002. The provision of additional funding to this group will be considered in the light of available moneys in 2003.
