Enda Kenny
Question:98 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Health, in respect of phase II of Mayo General Hospital, if he has satisfied himself that this project is the number one priority in the Western Health Board area for capital development; if he has further satisfied himself as to the actual level of development to be required in phase II as against what was originally envisaged by his Department, that is an actual cost of development of approximately £6 million as against an estimated cost of £15 million as intended by his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the phase II development cannot proceed without six months further design and planning work; and if he will make a statement in respect of authorisation of such planning and design work.