Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 27 Feb 2002

Vol. 549 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Billy Timmins

Question:

180 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Health and Children if his Department has received plans to make adjustments to Baltinglass Hospital, County Wicklow, to permit an increase in bed accommodation; if he will sanction these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6909/02]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Dr. Moffatt)

Responsibility for the provision of health services in County Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has not received plans to make adjustments to Baltinglass Hospital to permit an increase in bed accommodation.