Dáil Éireann - Volume 491 - 03 June, 1998

Written Answers. - Mental Handicap Services.

Mr. Higgins (Mayo) Mr. Higgins (Mayo)

183. Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make the necessary funding available to enable a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to be accommodated at an institution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12904/98]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen) Brian Cowen

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen): As the Deputy will be aware, funding for services for persons with a mental handicap in County Mayo is the responsibility of the Western Health Board.

Additional funding of £742,000 was allocated to the board for the development of new residential and day services in 1998. It is a matter for the board, in consultation with the regional co-ordinating committee, to identify priority needs within the region and to co-ordinate the development and delivery of services, including decisions relating to the individual who will benefit from those services.

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