389 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if approval has been given to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo from the Western Health Board for works to be carried out; if so, when the approval was given; and when this person can expect the works to be carried out. [8776/02]

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 the matter raised and reply direct to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.