asked the Minister for Health the present position regarding the implementation of the development plan for Naas General Hospital, County Kildare; if he will outline the schedule for the various stages of the plan; the extent of the works likely to be undertaken in the current year; the likely expenditure to be incurred on foot of the project in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Naas (County Kildare) General Hospital.
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I have recently given approval to the acceptance of tenders for the psychiatric unit and boiler house. I expect building work to commence in about a month. The schedule for the implementation of the remaining aspects of the development plan is being considered in the light of the availability of capital resources.