Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2004
91 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when it is proposed that a centre (details supplied) with 45 constituent organisations and 350 other voluntary and community groups which benefit from the services of the centre, will receive a guarantee from her that the centre’s financial future is secure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33384/04]
View answer92 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the review of a centre (details supplied) which was announced in June 2004 will be concluded; if she will provide interim funding pending the outcome of the review; if that review has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33385/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 92 together.
The issue of core funding for the Carmichael centre will be addressed as part of a review of the work of the centre. A consultant has been engaged by the Eastern Regional Health Authority to conduct this review. It is expected that the consultant's report will be available by the end of January-beginning of February 2005. In the interim the Northern Area Health Board will continue to fund the operation of the Carmichael centre.
