316 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing an occupational therapist's report in relation to an application for a disabled person's grant for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the application which was made on 11 May 2001, can be expedited. [10213/02]

Responsibility for the provision of health services in the Kilkenny area rests, in the first instance, with the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to examine the issue raised and reply direct to the Deputy.