asked the Minister for Health if it is now the intention of the health board to dispose of Tralee County Hospital, County Kerry; and, if so, if he will arrange to have its disposal postponed pending further investigation on its suitability for geriatric purposes.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tralee (Kerry) County Hospital.
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There is no proposal from the Southern Health Board to dispose of the existing county hospital buildings in Tralee. I understand that it is the board's intention at present to close down the existing hospital when the new general hospital is brought into use and I am in agreement with that intention.