Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Oct 2002

Vol. 555 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Enda Kenny

Question:

120 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will support a proposal made by the Irish Underwater Council for an upgrade of the recompression chamber at University Hospital Galway; if he will given an undertaking to provide funding for the proposal made by the Irish Underwater Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18673/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

I accept the need to replace the recompression chamber at UCHG. The Western Health Board is appraising the options available to replace the chamber including suitable location and chamber type/size to meet its intended function. I also understand that following agreement on a preferred option a fully costed proposal will be forwarded by the Western Health Board to my Department.