Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the further strains on Exchequer finances as highlighted in Revenue figures at the end of November 2008, it is still intended to proceed with the removal of the Central Mental Hospital from Dundrum and its co-location with the prison at Thornton Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45577/08]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that it is proposed to proceed with the development of a new national forensic mental health facility at Thornton Hall, Co. Dublin. The cost of developing the new facility will be met from the proceeds of the sale of the existing Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum. Any excess funds will be used to fund other mental health service physical infrastructure such as intensive care rehabilitation units, in line with the recommendations of 'A Vision for Change' — the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy.

I look forward to the development of the new hospital facility which will provide a therapeutic, forensic psychiatric service to the highest international standards in a purpose built building.