Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004
416 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if subvention and enhanced subvention will continue to be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a decision in the case will be expedited in view of the worry it is causing the family. [5042/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services is, in the first instance, the responsibility of 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 direct to him as a matter of urgency.
417 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for nursing home subvention will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will consider placing them in the Alzheimer unit at Carlow or Kilkenny. [5043/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services is, in the first instance, the responsibility of 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 direct to him as a matter of urgency.
