Hospital Services.

Tuesday, 27 January 2004

Questions (676)

John McGuinness

Question:

797 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if subvention will be awarded and backdated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if he will expedite a decision in the case; if he will determine if a place is available for this person at the Alzheimer's unit in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2265/04]

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Written answers

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

As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Carlow area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Eastern 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.