Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Apr 1999

Vol. 503 No. 7

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Dan Neville

Question:

103 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children if finances will be provided for the provision of further elderly care services at St. Ita's Hospital, Newcastle West, County Limerick, in view of the fact that the plan for these services is now at tender stage. [11137/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

I am examining the recently submitted revised capital cost of the development (Alzheimer Unit) and will convey my decision to the Mid-Western Health Board as soon as possible.