Jim O'Keeffe
Ceist:77 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements, if any, he has made with the health boards to apply the provisions of the Nursing Home Subvention Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 498 of 1998); and if he will give a commitment that those who are currently in receipt of a reduced subvention owing to circumstances of relatives will have their situation reviewed and subvention increased from 1 January 1999. [1840/99]