asked the Minister for Health the date on which he received an application from Dublin Health Authority for approval of the extension of the maternity unit of St. Kevin's Hospital; and when he expects to be in a position to give his decision.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - St. Kevin's Hospital (Dublin) Maternity Unit.
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The acceptance by Dublin Health Authority of a tender for the building work involved in a scheme of improvements and extensions at the maternity unit at St. Kevin's Hospital was approved by my Department on 24th October, 1969. I understand that the contractor entered the site on 22nd January last and that preliminary work has commenced.