210 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Health and Children when a mobility allowance payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5434/02]

The assessment of entitlement to and payment of the mobility allowance in any individual case is a matter for the relevant health board. My Department has therefore asked the regional chief executive, Eastern Regional Health Authority, to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.