Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2004
167 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children if the funding provided for Birr community nursing unit in 2004 will facilitate the opening of the hospital in 2004; the number of beds which will be provided in this unit on opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13143/04]
View answerIssues relating to the appropriate levels of staff for the new unit are the subject of ongoing discussion between the Midland Health Board and staff representatives. I am hopeful that these discussions can be completed at an early date so that the Midland Health Board can proceed with the opening of the unit. No decision has been made at this stage about the number of beds which will be available in the unit when it opens but I am hopeful that the Midland Health Board will be able to maximise the use of the available facilities.
