asked the Minister for Health when he will sanction the transfer of 50 psychiatric beds from St. Finians, Killarney, to the General Hospital, Tralee, County Kerry.
Written Answers. - Transfer of Psychiatric Beds.
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The Southern Health Board have informed my Department that they regard the transfer of acute psychiatric facilities for County Kerry from St. Finian's Hospital, Killarney to Tralee General Hospital as a priority development. Discussions are taking place between health board management and officers of my Department regarding the steps necessary to open the acute psychiatric unit at Tralee General Hospital.