Vol. 537 No. 2
257 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will report on progress made in the procurement of a site for the proposed REHAB hospital in the Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16029/01]
The Deputy will appreciate that the provision of services is a matter for the Southern Health Board in the first instance. I am aware, however, that St. Mary's Hospital is the preferred site for an acute rehabilitation unit to serve the Cork and larger Munster region. I understand that a project team is in place for the development of St. Mary's Hospital whose brief includes the acute rehabilitation unit. I have asked the chief executive officer at the board to write directly to the Deputy outlining the present position regarding this matter.
