John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 415: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in providing a special Alzheimer unit on the grounds of St. Canice's Hospital, Kilkenny; if the plan has been costed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5041/04]

Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in Kilkenny 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.