andMr. Kitt asked the Minister for Health if he has received a proposal from Galway County Council to provide a modern clinic in Tuam to replace the existing dispensaries which are completely inadequate; and, if so, what the position is regarding the proposal.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tuam Clinic.
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Mr. Killilea
A proposal of the Galway County Council to erect a new clinic in Tuam was approved in 1955. The planning of the new building, in common with that of other hospital building projects, was suspended during the following year on account of the general financial crisis which occurred at that time.
In October last I authorised the resumption of planning of the Tuam project, though on a less elaborate and costly scale than originally proposed. I understand that the local authority have deferred further action in regard to provision of a new building pending consideration of an alternative. My Department is awaiting the local authority's definite proposals.