Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004
177 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the Alzheimer’s unit for Carndonagh Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15071/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, responsibility for the provision of health services in the Donegal area rests, in the first instance, with the North Western Health Board. In January of this year I conveyed approval to the board to proceed to tender for the new dementia unit at Carndonagh, County Donegal. Progression of this project is a matter for the North Western Health Board which has advised that tenders for the project were recently received and are currently being examined by the design team. A commencement date for construction is expected in late June 2004. My Department fully appreciates the importance of progressing this development and will continue to work closely with the North Western Health Board in relation to this project.
