Dáil Éireann - Volume 343 - 16 June, 1983

Written Answers. - National Rehabilitation Institute.

614. Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for health when the Southern Health Board will receive approval for the provision of a 7,000 sq. ft. unit at Bantry, County Cork, to be operated by the National Rehabilitation Institute.

Minister for health (Mr. B. Desmond): The Southern Health Board have approved in principle the payment of a grant to the Rehabilitation Institute for this workshop. The commencement of the project will depend on the availability of capital resources and the priority accorded to the project by the Southern Health Board.

615. Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Health when the Southern Health Board will receive approval to proceed with a new building for the National Rehabilitation Institute at Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Mr. B. Desmond): The Southern Health Board have approved in principle the payment of a grant to the rehabilitation institute for this workshop. The commencement of the project will depend on the availability of capital resources and the priority awarded to the project by the Southern Health Board.