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Dáil Éireann debate -
Friday, 6 Jul 1923

Vol. 4 No. 4

PRIVATE NOTICE QUESTION. - ACQUISITION OF GOREY HOSPITAL.

asked the Minister for Local Government if any arrangment has been entered into between his Department and that of the Minister for Defence, on the lines indicated in the latter's statement on Wednesday evening, namely, to transfer the patients at Gorey Hospital to the County Hospital.

The answer is in the affirmative.

That is to say that the Minister for Local Government has agreed to the transfer of patients? Has the Minister agreed with the Minister for Defence on the subject of transferring the patients?

Yes, provided the doctor finds them fit at the moment to be transferred.

Is the Minister aware that that is in conflict with the proposals of the scheme provided by the County Council? Is he aware it is doing away with the District Hospital in Gorey?

It is not doing away with the District Hospital in Gorey. It is being taken possession of by the military for the time being.

Am I to understand that the Minister will see that the Minister for Defence will provide alternative accommodation for the patients?

I do not think so.

That is very unsatisfactory. In view of what I consider to be the very unsatisfactory reply of the Minister, I desire to raise this matter again on the adjournment.

Put it off until Monday or Tuesday.

Notice has already been given by Deputy O'Shannon to raise a matter on the adjournment, and we can only have one matter raised then.

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