asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to develop the land known as Mooney's field, Navan Road, Dublin; if so, the nature of such development; when it is likely to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I presume the Deputy is referring to the lands, of which Mooney's field forms a part, which were acquired at Navan Road, Cabra, Dublin, for the building of a new St. Laurence's Hospital which was then proposed. As these lands are now no longer required for this purpose the question of their disposal is under consideration in my Department.