A room is being prepared at St Vincent de Paule Home to host former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff , who is currently receiving heart treatment at Mater Dei.

Mr Mintoff was admitted to hospital in the middle of last month, the second time in as many months.

Consultants had expressed the need for Mr Mintoff should be under constant care.

Sources said Mr Mintoff still has to give his final go-ahead to be moved to St Vincent de Paule.

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