asked the Minister for Health when sanction and grants will be made available for the voluntary welfare home in Callan, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Health Care Homes.
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I have not received any proposals from the South-Eastern Health Board for the provision of a welfare home in Callan. Detailed plans and costings for a home to accommodate 17 residents are being prepared by the voluntary group involved for submission to the South-Eastern Board for consideration.
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asked the Minister for Health when the proposal from the voluntary group in respect of the health care home in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, will be given approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I understand that a local voluntary group intend to convert and adapt a house in Ballyragget to accommodate 12 residents. The group is currently preparing detailed plans and costings for submission to the South-Eastern Health Board.
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asked the Minister for Health when work will commence on the health centre in Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny.
The health board in association with the County Council have put forward a proposal to the Minister for the Environment for a joint development to commence in 1984. This development would include a public library and a health centre.