125 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Health the counselling which is provided by the Western Health Board for persons (details supplied) in County Galway; the form which the counselling takes; the number of times in 1995 and 1996 counselling sessions were provided by the Western Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4202/97]

I have had inquiries made of the Western Health Board in connection with this case. In view of the private and confidential nature of the matters raised, I propose to communicate directly with the Deputy in this matter.