John McGuinness
Question:406 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if nursing home subvention will be increased and if a top-up payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the person's application to be transferred to St. Columba's Hospital, Thomastown, Kilkenny, will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18547/03]