Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 9 Oct 2003

Vol. 572 No. 2

Written Answers. - Hospitals Building Programme.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

158 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which the development plan for Naas Hospital has been completed in accordance with original 1996 drawings; the projected costs at that time and the current projected costs; the extent to which the accident and emergency unit is now fully operational; his plans for the future development of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22756/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services at Naas General Hospital rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to examine this issue and to reply to the Deputy directly.