Paul Connaughton
Question:257 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children the type and scope of the proposed new community hospital in Tuam, County Galway to replace the old Bon Secours Hospital which is closing on 6 April 2001; the stage at which the procurement of the existing hospital is; the timetable which is being planned for the actual provision of services for the people of Tuam and its hinterland; the services which are being provided to accommodate the existing psychiatric day care patients who were being treated in this hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/01]