Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004
180 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will confirm the reported grant of core funding for the continued operation of Carmichael House; and if this funding will be paid annually. [18266/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra187 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has visited Carmichael House (details supplied); his Department’s views on the desirability of developing such service centres as part of his community health strategy; and if he has made contact with the Eastern Regional Health Authority regarding present funding difficulties. [18333/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra191 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on the funding crisis at the Carmichael Centre (details supplied) in Dublin 7; his further views on the services provided by the centre; the level of funding his Department can make available to help ensure that the centre does not close or the staff be let go; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18465/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 180, 187 and 191 together.
I am aware of the funding issues which have been raised by the Carmichael Centre. I have agreed with my colleague the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs that these issues merit further consideration by both Departments in consultation with the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. In the meantime, my Department has asked the Eastern Regional Health Authority to make a grant of €150,000 available on a once-off basis this year to alleviate the immediate needs which have been outlined by the board of the Carmichael Centre.
