asked the Minister for Health if he will state the reasons for the delay in carrying out the necessary alterations in the former industrial school at Killybegs, County Donegal, which has been taken over for use as a sanatorium, and if, in view of the urgent need of providing beds for tuberculosis patients in County Donegal, he will take steps to expedite the proposed work so that the building will be ready for occupation as soon as possible.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Donegal T.B. Sanatorium.
Mr. Brady
There has been no avoidable delay in my Department in dealing with this matter, and all possible steps will be taken to have the former industrial school occupied by tuberculosis sufferers as quickly as possible. Plans, prepared after discussion between officers of the local authority and of my Department, have been approved, and the next action in this regard lies with the local authority. I am still awaiting the local authority's proposals for the heating and mechanical services.