Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
534 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money that has been spent on the Grove Hospital — Bon Secours — Tuam, County Galway, since it was purchased by the Western Health Board; if he will itemise the main headings where such money was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11381/04]
View answerThe provision of health services in the Galway area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. The board has supplied the following information on expenditure on the Grove Hospital since its purchase: security — €41,740; feasibility study fees — €33,348; signage — €1,766; heating — €7,500; fire, health and safety — €5,678; waste disposal — €315; Eircom — €200; total — €90,547.
My Department is at present examining the health capital programme for 2004 and beyond to ascertain what new projects can be progressed through either planning or construction stages, taking account of existing commitments and overall funding resources available. It is in this context that my Department will continue to liaise with the Western Health Board regarding the proposed development in Tuam in light of the board's overall capital funding priorities.
