Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 4 Jul 2001

Vol. 540 No. 2

Written Answers. - Hospital Beds.

Liam Aylward

Question:

141 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will approve proposals submitted to his Department by the South Eastern Health Board for the provision of acute medical beds in the third ward in the Orthopaedic Hospital, Kilcreene, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20242/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Proposals have been made to my Department in relation to St. Joseph's ward in the Orthopaedic Hospital, Kilcreene. These proposals are being considered in the context of available resources and the priority accorded to it by the board.