Helen Keogh
Question:90 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a heart and lung transplant unit in an Irish hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6844/97]
Vol. 476 No. 2
90 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a heart and lung transplant unit in an Irish hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6844/97]
Limerick East): The Mater Hospital has submitted an outline preliminary proposal for a lung and heart-lung transplantation programme. The cost of the proposal from the Mater Hospital which would include additional cardiac surgery is: capital cost, £2.6 million; revenue cost, £2.4 million per annum.