315 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 178 of 8 March 2007, the reason a formal reply has not been issued by the Health Service Executive; her views on the time lapse in this case; and the reason for the delay. [14220/07]

I understand from my Department that the HSE are in ongoing discussions with L'Arche in connection with the above matter. The HSE have further informed my Department that they held a meeting with L'Arche on Friday 13th April to discuss funding in the context of overall service delivery. As the Deputy may be aware L'Arche has received increased funding from the HSE under Sustaining Progress.