Seán Ryan
Question:71 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Health the medium and long term plans which he has for St. Ita's Hospital, Portrane, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - St. Ita's Hospital, Portrane.
The management and organisation of services at St. Ita's Hospital, Portrane, are the responsibility of the Eastern Health Board. The board's plan for St. Ita's Hospital involves the development, on a phased basis, of community based services to cater for the specific needs of psychiatric, mentally handicapped and elderly patients who are currently cared for in the hospital.