Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 March 2004
389 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children if approval for the appointment of a design team for the extension to Bandon Community Hospital has been given in response to the request from the Southern Health Board made on 30 April 2002; and if so, when. [9839/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Southern Health Board has prepared a draft brief to extend Bandon Community Hospital from 23 to 40 beds. The issue of the appointment of a design team for this project is at present being considered by my Department in the context of a review of the new capital commitments which can be commenced under the capital framework 2004 — 2008, in line with overall funding resources. My Department will remain in touch with the Southern Health Board in relation to approval for a design team for this proposed development.
