Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004

Tuesday, 15 June 2004

Ceisteanna (322)

Paul McGrath

Ceist:

373 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children when the new 12-bed unit at Mullingar General Hospital, which has been fitted out since early 2003, will have the necessary staff compliment to enable the unit to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17325/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services at the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar rests with the Midland Health Board. The commissioning of the development remains under consideration in my Department.