154 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Health and Children when he will meet a deputation from the Western Health Board on completion of the purchase of The Grove, Tuam, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5964/02]

Any request for a meeting on the purchase of the former Bon Secours Hospital in Tuam will be considered in the context of the Minister's heavy schedule of commitments in the coming weeks and months.