Bernard Allen
Ceist:208 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on the plans to build a private hospital in the grounds of Beaumont Hospital; and the sources of funding in this regard. [5153/00]
Vol. 514 No. 6
208 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on the plans to build a private hospital in the grounds of Beaumont Hospital; and the sources of funding in this regard. [5153/00]
Beaumont Hospital board is currently considering proposals for building a private facility on the hospital campus. The hospital board is seeking approval in principle from my Department to proceed with developing a specification which will fully assess all matters relevant to the proposed new private development.