(Clare) asked the Minister for Health if he will make a statement on the proposed closure of Edenvale Hospital, Ennis, County Clare.

This is a matter for the Mid-Western Health Board in the first instance. At their meeting on 6 May 1983 the board decided against the closure of Edenvale Hospital.

(Clare): Did I understand the Minister of State to say that the board decided to close Edenvale Hospital?

No, the board decided against the closure.

(Clare): Is the Minister of State saying that definitely it is not being closed?

At their meeting on 6 May the board decided against the closure of Edenvale Hospital.