Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 9 Dec 2003

Vol. 576 No. 5

Written Answers. - Housing Aid for the Elderly.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

355 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children when a grant under the housing aid for the elderly scheme will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the payment will be expedited. [30033/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely):

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 and to reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.