106 Mr. Flood asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will urgently provide the funding required to construct and open a new health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6240/02]

The provision of health centres and health services to meet the needs of local communities within its functional area is a matter for the relevant health board or the Eastern Regional Health Authority. In the case of the Tallaght area, this responsibility rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. In the circumstances my Department has asked the chief executive officer of the authority to reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.