asked the Minister for Health in view of the statement by his Department that they undertake capital projects to displace private facilities with public funded facilities, for example, hospitals, geriatric units and laboratory facilities the basis on which such a judgment has been made.
Written Answers. - Replacement of Private Facilities.
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There is no general policy in my Department to replace private facilities with publicly funded facilities. The basis on which any such decisions would be taken, would be to provide the most effective and efficient service from public funds in the best interests of patients.