Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 April 2004
134 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will report on progress on Phase 2B of Mullingar Hospital; and the expected date for the coming on stream of additional beds at this hospital. [10929/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe development control plan for phase 2B of Longford-Westmeath General Hospital is currently being examined in my Department and will be considered for progression to tender stage in the context of the Midland Health Board's capital development priorities in line with overall funding resources available for 2004 and beyond. The project is currently programmed for completion in three stages, under a single building contract, with the final stage scheduled for completion in late 2008. Almost all bed accommodation is included in stages one and two of the development which are currently programmed for completion in early 2007 and mid 2008 respectively. More accurate project construction and stage completion dates will only be available when tenders are received.
