I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together.
As the Deputy is aware, the management and operation of health and personal social services, including Coovagh House special care unit, is a matter for the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. I understand from inquiries made of the Deputy's office that the details supplied refer to a report in the Irish Examiner of 15 October 2004. I did not commission a report on Coovagh House in October 2004, which at the time was the responsibility of the Mid-Western Health Board. There were ongoing contacts at the time between my Department and the health board. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to furnish me with a full report, as soon as possible, on the current position on Coovagh House to include the detailed information sought by the Deputy on the reopening and cost issues. I will be in further communication with the Deputy as soon as this is received.