Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 30 Sep 2003

Vol. 571 No. 1

Written Answers. - Care of the Elderly.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

929 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has considered a submission made to his Department by the South Eastern Health Board for the provision of a care for the elderly ward at St. Canice's Hospital, Kilkenny; if he will expedite the application for funding of ?2.4 million and sanction the much-needed project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20430/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely)

My Department has recently received a submission from the South Eastern Health Board relating to a proposal for the development at St. Canice's Hospital of a 30-bed residential unit and day facility for psychiatry of later life and a 22-bed residential facility for the elderly. This proposal is being considered and my Department will continue to liaise closely with the board so that the matter may be advanced.

Question No. 930 answered with Question No. 846.