Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2004
314 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if the proceeds from the sale of part of the land of St. Loman’s Hospital will be used to improve the hospital facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14207/04]
View answerResponsibility for the facilities referred to by the Deputy rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. I have been informed by the authority that funds raised by the sale of part of the land at St. Loman's Hospital will be applied to the redevelopment of mental health services in the region. This includes the provision of services operating from St. Loman's campus a manner that will extend the delivery of services into the community via new units at other strategic locations, as well as to provide purpose-built accommodation within the lands to be retained. The Department of Health and Children is in discussions with the Eastern Regional Health Authority about the matter. The Department's policy is that proceeds from the sale of lands should be invested in the care programme to which the lands belonged.
