Paul Bradford
Ceist:142 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Health and Children when extra beds will be provided at Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23859/99]
Vol. 511 No. 1
142 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Health and Children when extra beds will be provided at Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23859/99]
I have provided an additional £265,000 this year for the re-opening of beds in the refurbished medical ward at Mallow General Hospital. The exact details regarding the reopening of these beds is a matter for the Southern Health Board. I understand that the board expects to be in a position to reopen the new medical ward early in the new year.