asked the Minister for Health if he will state when it is proposed to commence building the extension to Ardee Mental Hospital which will provide sorely needed accommodation for nurses.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ardee Mental Hospital.
The execution of a programme of building works at Ardee Mental Hospital, including the provision of nurses' accommodation, has been approved. The planning of two nurses' homes was undertaken but has been deferred by the mental hospital authority until they have arrived at a decision as to the overall programme of works, and the order in which the various works will be undertaken. The mental hospital authority are at present considering this matter.