Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004
221 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if tenders have been approved in respect of capital works at Beaumont Hospital, which include the long awaited provision of a proper entrance and footpaths from the back of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on when approval to undertake the works will issue. [20920/04]
View answerMy Department has approved an extensive re-equipping and refurbishment programme for Beaumont Hospital. This comprehensive programme is comprised of a number of different capital components, each of which is progressed separately. A significant portion of the overall programme has been implemented to-date. The two proposals raised by the Deputy, namely works on an entrance and footpaths, form part of the overall programme for the hospital. My Department is at present awaiting from the hospital, through the Eastern Regional Health Authority, completed tenders in respect of these proposals. On receipt of these, my Department will then be in a position to progress these specific issues.
