Phil Hogan
Ceist:270 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will examine as a matter of urgency an application made from the South Eastern Health Board for the provision of central heating under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who is returning to his home from hospital; if he will arrange the sanction of this assistance as soon as is practical; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26590/00]