Michael Ring
Ceist:600 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the convalescence and long-term care home for the elderly in Ballinrobe, County Mayo; if officials have met with the parish priest to negotiate the purchase of a site; if the site has been purchased; if contracts have been signed; and if he will supply a copy of the needs assessment of the elderly in the area carried out recently. [2102/02]