Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2004
188 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if the north west hospice will be immediately reimbursed for the unawarded grant and retained surpluses by health boards which was not awarded to it in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5571/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in this case is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the North Western 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.
189 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if respite care will be continued for a person (details supplied) in a facility in County Leitrim; his views on whether it is unfair to remove them from this environment and friends which they are now familiar with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5572/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for the provision of services to persons with intellectual disability in the Leitrim area is a matter, in the first instance, for the North Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.
