John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, further to previous parliamentary questions, the extenuating circumstances relative to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, have been examined with a view to granting them a motorised transport grant and mobility allowance; if she will expedite a response in view of the health circumstances of the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17053/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy regarding the mobility allowance. I can confirm that the person concerned has received the motorised transport grant.