Ulick Burke
Question:483 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans, if any, he has in consultation with the existing management and owners of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, for the smooth change of ownership to the Western Health Board; if the plans in existence for its expansion and upgrading will be approved in this agreed settlement; if funding will be provided for the running costs of the cat-scan provide by local contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21938/98]