Fergus O'Dowd
Question:262 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Health and Children the position on the site feasibility study at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. [13222/04]
View answerTuesday, 11 May 2004
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It is a matter for the North Eastern Health Board to clarify detailed matters arising in respect of this site feasibility study for Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
I can confirm, however, that my Department has recently conveyed approval to the board to appoint the design team selected to prepare this feasibility study, which is to be based on briefing documents as agreed by the hospital, the North Eastern Health Board and my Department. The study will examine, in particular, the capacity of the existing hospital site in Drogheda to accommodate new and enhanced clinical services and support facilities, and it will identify the broad implications of such future development. It is expected that this study will be complete within six months of formal design team appointment.