Vol. 577 No. 5
139 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if an official has called to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to progress their application for the special housing aid for the elderly scheme; and if so, the decision in this case. [31766/03]
As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Mayo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.
140 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason an official has not called to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to progress an application for the special housing aid for the elderly scheme; when an official will call to this person; and when this person will be approved help. [31767/03]
As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Mayo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.
