Michael Ahern
Ceist:46 Mr. M. Ahern asked the Minister for Health the estimated overrun on the original estimate of the Tallaght Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11114/97]
Written Answers. - Tallaght Hospital Project.
Limerick East): The estimated overall cost of the Tallaght Hospital project is expected to be generally in line with the budget provision. Approval has been given recently to the extension of the out-patients department, and other minor alterations at an estimated cost of £4.1 million. In addition, the hospital has been authorised to provide additional private and semi-private beds out of its own resources, subject to a maximum cost of £7 million.