94 Mr. Bree asked the Minister for Health the level of additional funding, if any, which will be made available for residential hospice care in 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21162/96]

Limerick East): Consultation is taking place between my Department and the Department of finance on the level of funding which will be made available for the health services in 1997, including hospice care. The provision for hospice care has not yet been finalised.