93 Mr. Cullimore asked the Minister for Health in view of the chronic overcrowding situation at the old Wexford County Hospital, he will outline when the new £10 million extension to Wexford Hospital will be opened.

I understand from the South-Eastern Health Board that negotiations are ongoing with staff associations in relation to the opening of these new facilities. A further meeting is being held this week and I have been informed that the board would then hope to be in a position to announce an opening date in the near future.