§ Dame Patricia Hornsby-Smithasked the Minister of Health what is the total cost in maintenance, repairs and care-taking of the Southern Hospital since its closure; and what plans he has for the disposal or alternative use of this land and property.
§ Mr. LoughlinSince closure in 1959, about £23, 000. Since April 1965, nil. Part of the land will be used for a trunk road. The Planning Authority is being consulted about permissible uses for the remainder.