asked the Minister for Health if he will inquire into the circumstances of a refusal by the Southern Health Board to pay disabled person's maintenance allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will arrange an independent examination as it is the cause of grave public concern in the locality.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
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Payment of disabled person's maintenance allowance in any individual case is a matter for the health board concerned. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, Southern Health Board, with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.