asked the Minister for Health if it is his intention to close down Peamount Hospital. Newcastle, County Dublin.
Written Answers. - Peamount (Dublin) Hospital.
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There is no intention of closing the hospital. The future role of Peamount Hospital is the subject of ongoing discussions between the board of the hospital and the Eastern Health Board. Consideration is being given to changes which would enable the further development of services for the mentally handicapped and the elderly.