Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004
394 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children his plans to provide national development plan funding to support the development of a day centre for older people in the Youghal area of east Cork; the work and further progress that has been undertaken with regard to the provision of day care facilities in Youghal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4905/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraNational development plan funding for projects such as that mentioned by the Deputy is provided on the basis of the priority accorded such projects and in light of available resources.
As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in Youghal is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Southern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.
