Seymour Crawford
Question:341 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of health boards which provide taxi assistance to those in need of such service for urgent and emergency health reasons to hospitals or clinics; his views on the fact that those living in rural areas where no bus services are available and who depend solely on social welfare for their income can find themselves in a very vulnerable position and often through neglect or inability to travel finish up needing full-time care; if part of his funding towards the health boards can be earmarked for this purpose in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22804/03]
