asked the Minister for Health when the old people's home in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, will be ready for occupation.

The 40-bed home for the aged at Manorhamilton and offices for the North-Western Health Board on the same site are being provided under the one contract. Work commenced in February, 1973. Progress to date has been satisfactory and the work is expected to be completed about October next. Allowing for furnishing et cetera the home is likely to be ready for occupation early in December.