Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004
218 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason there is such a long delay in funding for a care centre (details supplied) in County Cork; and when funding will be sanctioned for its construction. [20910/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of health services in Cork is a matter for the Southern Health Board, in the first instance. The board has advised my Department that it purchased a site from Cork City Council for the construction of a new day care centre for older people. My Department has received stage 2 documentation from the board in relation to this project and this submission is currently under consideration by my officials.
My Department, in association with the Department of Finance, is at present examining the health capital programme for 2004 and beyond to ascertain what new projects can be progressed through either planning or construction stages, taking account of existing commitments and overall funding resources available. It is in this context that my Department will continue to liaise with the Southern Health Board regarding the proposed development in Mayfield in the light of the board's overall capital funding priorities.
