Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2003

Vol. 561 No. 4

Written Answers. - Nursing Home Subventions.

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

339 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has not received enhanced subvention from the Southern Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4273/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely):

As responsibility for the administration of nursing homes in Kerry, rests with the Southern Health Board, my Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him.