Trevor Sargent
Ceist:23 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Health the comfort, if any, he can offer to people with mental handicap in view of his announcement to make provision for 66 new places in 1996 when 1,450 residential places are required; and if he will meet with the National Association for the Mentally Handicapped in Ireland and any other concerned agencies to address this crisis. [5714/96]