Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 October 2010
171 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money ring-fenced for the development of a national children’s hospital; if the money to fit-out the hospital is included in the overall capital budget; the amount of the shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38027/10]
View answerThe total estimated cost for the development of the new national paediatric hospital is €650 million. €400m is committed by the Exchequer and €50 million committed by the HSE. The balance will be met from commercial and other sources (e.g. carpark, commercial units, research funding, private clinics, Universities and Medical Schools) and from philanthropic initiatives. It is a function of the Development Board to pursue philanthropic sources of funding and it is working on this issue.
The Deputy's questions regarding the actual breakdown of costs have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
