Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reasons a person (details supplied) in County Offaly cannot receive financial assistance for urgent home repairs from the Midland Health Board; the reason funding is not available; the reason a commitment cannot be given to this senior citizen considering their age; if he will investigate the matter. [15660/04]

Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The health board operates the scheme in the Offaly area on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. My Department has asked the board's CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.