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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 5 Nov 2002

Vol. 556 No. 3

Written Answers. - Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Bernard Allen

Ceist:

558 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will examine the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is waiting two years to have a facia board repaired by the Southern Health Board under the essential repairs for the elderly scheme; and if he will make the funding available to the Southern Health Board in order that this work can be carried out. [20440/02]

The provision of health services in Cork is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Southern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised and reply direct to the Deputy as a matter of urgency. I would point out that funding of the special housing aid scheme for the elderly is the responsibility of the Minister of the Environment and Local Government.

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