Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2004
384 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the construction of a 96 bed unit at the Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland, Clontarf, Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23556/04]
View answerThe proposed capital development at the hospital includes three 32 bed wards, 96 beds in total, a new paramedical services department, a new out-patient department and a number of other services on site. This development will bring the total bed complement of the hospital to 160.
My Department has recently approved stage 3 of the detailed design process for the project. I understand that the development is at present the subject of a planning appeals application to An Bord Pleanála and that a decision on this matter is expected in the near future. When this appeal is decided, the project team will be in a position to advance the project to tender stage. The new infrastructure facilities will significantly enhance the provision of quality services at the hospital.
