231 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is entitled to nursing home subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4310/02]

Responsibility for the provision of health services in County Westmeath rests with the Midland Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.