Denis Naughten
Ceist:144 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will review the funding structure for the Western Health Board and Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, in view of the large catchment area serviced by the hospital which is outside the jurisdiction of the Western Health Board; if the attention of his Department has been drawn to this fact by management of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12465/03]