asked the Minister for Health if he will receive a deputation from Laois County Council with the County Manager in connection with the proposed closing of St. Brigid's Sanatorium, Shaen, Portlaoighise; and, if in view of the wishes of the local people that it should not be closed, the institution in question can be left open to cater for T.B. patients.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - St. Brigid's Sanatorium, Portlaoighise.
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The request from the Laois County Council that I should receive a deputation was received in my Department only on 16th instant and I have not yet had an opportunity of considering it. I shall do so at the earliest possible date and will communicate without delay with the Council.