asked the Minister for Health whether in view of the recent interview which he had with a deputation from County Leitrim regarding hospitalisation in the county, he will indicate when work on Manorhamilton Hospital is likely to be put in hands.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Manorhamilton Hospital.
It is not possible at this stage to indicate with any degree of accuracy the date on which building work will commence, as contract documents, including bill of quantities, have yet to be prepared.
I am, however, hopeful that the actual building work will start before the end of the present year.
The draft working-drawings for the building work and the revised drawings of the engineering services are at present under examination in my Department. I can assure the Deputy that the Department's recommendations on these documents will issue at the earliest possible date and that every effort will be made to expedite the discharge of all documents for Manorhamilton Hospital submitted to my Department.