Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 37: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of St. Bricin's military hospital, Dublin. [35877/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the implementation of the Government decision to locate the Defence Forces HQ under decentralisation, services currently provided by St Bricins Military Hospital will transfer to the Curragh.

St Bricins will remain in operation as a military medical facility (MMF) serving the Eastern Brigade until a modern facility suitable for the Brigade is provided. Planning for the new facility has just begun and it is unclear at this stage when it will come on line. The future use of the facilities in St. Bricins will be considered in due course in the light of these developments.

It is my intention that the best possible medical facilities be provided for the Defence Forces. I can assure the Deputy that the planned changes in the way services are provided are designed to enhance the services for all concerned.