180 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Health and Children if his Department has received plans to make adjustments to Baltinglass Hospital, County Wicklow, to permit an increase in bed accommodation; if he will sanction these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6909/02]

Responsibility for the provision of health services in County Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has not received plans to make adjustments to Baltinglass Hospital to permit an increase in bed accommodation.