Dáil Éireann - Volume 674 - 10 February, 2009

Written Answers. - Health Services.

Deputy James Bannon Deputy James Bannon

Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is justified for the Health Service Executive to expend €33,000 on artwork for a disability centre (details supplied) in County Westmeath at a time when funding to disability service providers is being cut, rather than seek private funding or the project deferred for a few years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4779/09]

Deputy John Moloney Deputy John Moloney

  Deputy John Moloney: As the Deputy’s question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Deputy Richard Bruton Deputy Richard Bruton

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Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the aggregate budget that has been made available to fund day care places for persons with an intellectual disability in 2009; the number of additional places that it is hoped to provide with this funding; [208] the number of day places which she hopes to provide in centres (details supplied); the expected intake of additional clients in these centres that it will facilitate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4781/09]

Deputy John Moloney Deputy John Moloney

  Deputy John Moloney: As the Deputy’s question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

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