124 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Health when he received the development plan for Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin 11; and when he will sanction this plan. [8642/97]

Limerick East): Outline proposals for a scheme of upgrading and refurbishing this hospital were received in my Department in early 1995. Subsequently these proposals were the subject of discussions between my Department and the hospital authorities. This plan for the development of Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital is now among the top priorities in the capital programme for future developments.