asked the Minister for Health the number of places for mentally handicapped adults which will be provided in residential accommodation (a) now under construction and (b) in planning; the location of the institutions; and the probable dates of completion of such works.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Mentally Handicapped Adults.
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As this information is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report. Following is the statement:—
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Projects for additional accommodation (adults only) |
Number of places |
Probable date of completion |
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Under Construction: |
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Moore Abbey, Monasterevan, Co. Kildare |
110 |
1970 |
|
In Planning: |
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Bon Sauveur Hospital, Carriglea, Dungarvan |
30 |
1970 |
|
St. Patrick's, Upton, County Cork |
33 |
1970 |
|
Moore Abbey, Monasterevan, County Kildare |
25 |
1971 |
|
Peamount Hospital, County Dublin |
80 |
1971 |
|
St. Raphael's, Celbridge, County Kildare |
50 |
1971 |
|
St. Joseph's, Clonsilla, County Dublin |
50 |
1972 |
|
St. Patrick's, Kilkenny |
50 |
1972 |
|
St. Joseph's, Kilcornan, County Galway |
100 |
1972 |
|
La Sagesse Convent, Cregg House, Sligo |
100 |
1973 |
|
St. Patrick's, Belmont Park, Waterford |
90 |
1973 |
|
St. Patrick's, Upton, County Cork |
160 |
1973 |
|
Proposed new centre at Limerick |
150 |
1973 |
These developments, together with 260 places already provided in the past two or three years, will meet the need for additional residential accommodation for adult patients as estimated by the Commission of Inquiry on Mental Handicap.