Nursing Home Subventions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004

Wednesday, 27 October 2004

Ceisteanna (87)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

191 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons who have applied for nursing home subvention in the counties of Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan (details supplied) in each year since 1997; the number of persons granted subvention; the budget for each year since 1997; the amount of subvention granted each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26075/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in counties Meath, Cavan, Louth and Monaghan is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the North 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.