247 Deputy James Bannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will facilitate a person (details supplied) in County Longford with a primary care certificate. [3633/11]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

248 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the grounds on which a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused supplementary payment by a local community welfare officer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3639/11]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.