Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans for the future use or disposal of the site of the Dundrum Mental Hospital, Dublin; and a timeframe for the transfer of patients to the new facility at Portrane. [37775/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The 'Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012 – 2016: Medium Term Exchequer Framework', which was launched recently, indicated that capital funding will now be provided for the planned necessary infrastructural developments for the National Forensic Mental Health Service. This will include the replacement of the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) and the development of associated facilities. The HSE is developing the project brief and specifications. The next phase of the project will include the appointment of Technical Advisors, expected in early 2012 followed by the design stage. It is anticipated that the entire project will be completed by 2016. Decisions in relation to the transfer of patients and the future use or disposal of the site will be considered as the main project progresses.