253 Deputy Joe Behan asked the Minister for Health and Children the capital grants that may be availed of by community cancer support centres to assist in the purchase of premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26880/10]

Community cancer support centres may apply to my Department's National Lottery Fund. Funding is provided on a discretionary basis to assist voluntary agencies with once-off capital grants for purchase/refurbishment of premises. Information on how to apply for this funding is available on my Department's website at www.dohc.ie. Groups and organisations may also apply to the HSE which also has discretionary once-off National Lottery funding for assistance with viable projects linked with the provision of health and personal social services. The HSE has in the past also provided funding from its overall service budget to organisations whose work complements that of HSE providers. I have referred this Question to the HSE for direct reply on the present position regarding availability of such funding.