269 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Health and Children when a capital payment will be made to a group (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30829/01]

Responsibility for the funding of services, including those provided by the agency in question, in the Dublin region rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to her directly.