Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2004
241 Mr. J. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recent sale of part of Our Lady’s Hospital for €5.2 million, she will conduct an inquiry into the sale of this hospital and 60 acres of land by the Mid-Western Health Board for €3.2 million; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27136/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Mid-Western Health Board that the sale of the property was conducted in adherence with best practice and policy protocols at the time and with the involvement of the Valuation Office. The Mid-Western Health Board agreed the sale of the hospital in 1998 for £2.444 million, or €3.1 million, and the actual closure of the hospital took place in September 2001.
