262 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she will have this reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31926/08]

Under the Health Act 2004, responsibility for the funding of voluntary organisations which are involved in the provision of health and personal social services rests with the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the specific matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.