147 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding that can be made available in order to carry out urgent repairs to a home (details supplied) in County Kerry which is home to 12 patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44233/10]

171 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be made available to carry out essential repairs to bathrooms and accommodation for 12 patients at a premises (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43715/10]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 171 together.

As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.