Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A number of years ago, a commitment was given to build a psychiatric unit on the campus of Sligo University Hospital. The situation at St Columba's Hospital is totally unsuitable. We all know the mental health difficulties facing young people. I understand that this project was advertised and tendered for. As far as I was aware, it was ready to start in the next month or six weeks. I now gather that there is some delay. We all know how the tender process works and the length of time it can take. If this project does not go ahead now, it will probably have to be re-tendered for, which could set it back a year. I am asking the Minister to have a look at this so that this project would move ahead. This project is crucial for the north west.

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