Vol. 574 No. 1
367 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if an enhanced nursing home subvention payment for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W will be arranged given the circumstances outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26135/03]
As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the provision of health services, in the Dublin 6 area rests with the South-Western Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.
368 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for subvention in the case of their late spouse has not been made; if this overdue payment will be expedited; and the reason for the delay. [26159/03]
As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the provision of health services in the Kilkenny area rests with the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.
