274 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive funding for works completed under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme. [4731/02]

As the Deputy is aware, the special housing aid scheme for the elderly is operated by the health boards and the Eastern Regional Health Authority, on behalf of the Department of the Environment and Local Government. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the Western Health Board to investigate this case and reply direct to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.