asked the Minister for Health the present position regarding an application by St. Vincent's Psychiatric Hospital, Fairview, Dublin 3, for a capital grant to replace the existing laundry plant which is now considered to be in a dangerous condition, as the application has been outstanding for some considerable time.
Written Answers . - Psychiatric Hospital Grant .
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: My Department received a proposal from St. Vincent's Hospital, Fairview, at the end of last September for a planned programme of replacement of laundry equipment at the hospital. My Department have been in contact with the hospital since then to clarify a number of points relating to the proposal. Some additional information is awaited which will assist the Department in examining the question of funding the equipment required.