Vol. 576 No. 5
340 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a top-up in subvention being paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for their spouse will be provided; and if a decision in the case will be expedited. [29820/03]
The provision of health services in the Kilkenny area is the responsibility of the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him, as a matter of urgency.
341 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing some home aids for an elderly person being cared for by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the SEHB will expedite the request for assistance without further delay. [29821/03]
The provision of health services in the Kilkenny area is the responsibility of the SEHB. My Department has asked its chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him, as a matter of urgency.
342 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will review a request from a person (details supplied) in County Carlow for financial assistance towards travel to hospitals in Dublin for treatment for cancer and other medical conditions, in view of their age, financial circumstances and the fact that they must travel on a weekly basis; and if a response to this person's request will be expedited. [29822/03]
The provision of services for people resident in County Carlow is a matter for the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.
