Jan O'Sullivan
Ceist:162 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to a request for funding for the Irish Deaf Society; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the request to the Eastern Health Board was turned down on the basis that it was not the appropriate channel through which funding should be made available; if his Department will support the society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19311/99]