Vol. 574 No. 5
210 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the proposed development at the orthopaedic hospital in Clontarf; and if this hospital will receive the maximum funding and support in budget 2004. [27849/03]
The brief for phase two of the development at the orthopaedic hospital in Clontarf has been approved by my Department. The design team has been appointed and detailed planning has commenced. The development includes the replacement of 32 orthopaedic rehabilitation beds and relocation of paramedical services, out-patient department and associated clinical and non-clinical services. Also included is the development of a 64 bed secondary rehabilitation unit for older persons. The development will increase the total bed complement of the hospital to 160 beds in line with the Government's strategy to increase bed capacity generally throughout the health system.
