Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (1858)

Pat Buckley

Ceist:

1858. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans for the Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum, site; and the estimated cost of refurbishment for it to be fit for use. [35301/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Plans for the site of the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum cannot be considered until such time as the hospital is vacated, following the completion of the new National Forensic Mental Health Hospital in Portrane.