Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 19 Oct 1999

Vol. 509 No. 4

Written Answers. - Rehabilitation Centres.

Batt O'Keeffe

Question:

231 Mr. B. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress, if any, made in establishing a rehabilitation centre in the Southern Health Board area; and the progress, if any, made in the joint venture being proposed between the National Rehabilitation Centre and the Southern Health Board. [20495/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

No specific proposals have as yet been drawn up for a rehabilitation centre in the Southern Health Board area. The feasibility of a joint venture between the board and RehabCare is under examination currently. Discussions between the two agencies in the matter are ongoing.