The provision of health services in the Waterford area is a matter for the South Eastern Health Board in the first instance. The board has submitted a draft planning brief to my Department to enable the preparation of a development control plan, DCP, for St. Vincent's Hospital, Dungarvan. The board is in the process of selecting the design team to undertake the DCP and it is expected that the design team will be appointed in the near future. The outcome of the DCP will indicate possibilities for the commencement and completion of this proposed development.